53 min

Managing Our Money: Spending, Saving, & Security Second Thoughts

    • Personal Journals

Pia and Paula admit they aren't financial experts, but they're more than happy to share some tips and tricks that have helped them manage their money in their 20s! In this episode, they offer advice to anyone looking to manage their finances wisely, find joy in their spending choices, and create a harmonious relationship between everyday luxuries and future security. 

The sisters reflect on how their upbringing in a middle-class family of nurses impacted their view on money. They also offer insights into how they navigate their individual spending habits and save money without sacrificing any serotonin. Paula shares her journey from binge buying to embracing a healthier relationship with money, while Pia opens up about how her career and how access to free products have influenced her spending patterns.



IN THIS EPISODE, PIA & PAULA TALK ABOUT:

- (8:26) The importance of salary transparency

- (14:04) How their childhood shaped their money mindset

- (17:01) Why you need to open credit cards and high-yield savings accounts

- (29:21) Tips for saving money and managing spending

- (37:42) Reviewing credit card charges and recurring subscriptions

- (48:02) Their experiences with personal reinvention 



RESOURCES

- Leave us a voicemail at (512) 827-8730 for a chance to get featured on the pod! Tell us what you’re second guessing.

- Follow the podcast on Instagram HERE

- Listen on your favorite platform HERE

- Shop Ignited Apparel HERE



CONNECT WITH PIA

On Instagram: @sophiacuerquis

On YouTube: @sophiacuerquis

On TikTok: @sophiacuerquis



CONNECT WITH PAULA

On Instagram: @paulacuerquis

On TikTok: @paulacuerquis


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/second-thoughts/support

Pia and Paula admit they aren't financial experts, but they're more than happy to share some tips and tricks that have helped them manage their money in their 20s! In this episode, they offer advice to anyone looking to manage their finances wisely, find joy in their spending choices, and create a harmonious relationship between everyday luxuries and future security. 

The sisters reflect on how their upbringing in a middle-class family of nurses impacted their view on money. They also offer insights into how they navigate their individual spending habits and save money without sacrificing any serotonin. Paula shares her journey from binge buying to embracing a healthier relationship with money, while Pia opens up about how her career and how access to free products have influenced her spending patterns.



IN THIS EPISODE, PIA & PAULA TALK ABOUT:

- (8:26) The importance of salary transparency

- (14:04) How their childhood shaped their money mindset

- (17:01) Why you need to open credit cards and high-yield savings accounts

- (29:21) Tips for saving money and managing spending

- (37:42) Reviewing credit card charges and recurring subscriptions

- (48:02) Their experiences with personal reinvention 



RESOURCES

- Leave us a voicemail at (512) 827-8730 for a chance to get featured on the pod! Tell us what you’re second guessing.

- Follow the podcast on Instagram HERE

- Listen on your favorite platform HERE

- Shop Ignited Apparel HERE



CONNECT WITH PIA

On Instagram: @sophiacuerquis

On YouTube: @sophiacuerquis

On TikTok: @sophiacuerquis



CONNECT WITH PAULA

On Instagram: @paulacuerquis

On TikTok: @paulacuerquis


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/second-thoughts/support

53 min