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  • Debt Doesn’t Have to Hurt: How to Pay It Off Without Burning Out

    Debt Doesn’t Have to Hurt: How to Pay It Off Without Burning Out
    2025/06/02

    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner shares how to pay off debt without sacrificing your sanity, savings, or lifestyle. He breaks down the pros and cons of popular methods like Snowball and Avalanche, then introduces the Triggator approach to sustainable debt freedom. With stories, strategy, and motivation, this episode is your guide to eliminating debt while still living life.
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    25 分
  • Emergency Fund vs Emergency Card: What Safety Really Looks Like

    Emergency Fund vs Emergency Card: What Safety Really Looks Like
    2025/05/30
    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner explores why credit cards are not true emergency funds—and how even a small savings cushion can transform your peace of mind. You'll learn how to start building a safety net one paycheck at a time and why financial preparedness beats points every time.
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    21 分
  • The Myth of “Balance”: How to Budget for Real Life Without Guilt

    The Myth of “Balance”: How to Budget for Real Life Without Guilt
    2025/05/29
    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, host Nate Tanner dismantles the toxic myth of a 'perfect' budget. Learn why traditional budgeting guilt is sabotaging your progress and how the Triggator approach reframes balance as alignment—not restriction. With practical mindset shifts, listener stories, and a healthy dose of grace, you’ll walk away ready to budget for real life and actually feel good doing it.
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    24 分
  • Paycheck Hijackers: How Tiny Decisions Derail Big Goals

    Paycheck Hijackers: How Tiny Decisions Derail Big Goals
    2025/05/28
    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, host Nate Tanner calls out the sneaky spending habits that quietly steal your paycheck—and your progress. From impulse food delivery to forgotten subscriptions, you’ll learn how to spot these ‘hijackers’ and build friction, habits, and intentionality that keep your money aligned with your goals. Packed with practical steps and personal stories, this episode is a must-listen for anyone tired of wondering where their money went.
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    21 分
  • Lifestyle Inflation Is Lying to You: Why More Income Isn’t the Answer

    Lifestyle Inflation Is Lying to You: Why More Income Isn’t the Answer
    2025/05/21
    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner unpacks the myth that more income automatically solves money problems. Through stories, stats, and Triggator strategies, Nate exposes lifestyle inflation and shows how to align new income with your goals—Budget, Save, and Pay Off Debt. If you’ve ever wondered why your raise disappeared without improving your life, this one’s for you.
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    23 分
  • Christmas in May: Why Smart Savers Start Now

    Christmas in May: Why Smart Savers Start Now
    2025/05/20

    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner explains why May is the perfect month to start your Christmas Alligator Fund. Discover how early planning turns a high-stress December into a peaceful, debt-free season. Nate breaks down average holiday spending, how to divide your goal across remaining paychecks, and why the earlier you start, the smaller the bite. With practical tips and the Triggator mindset, you'll learn how to make this Christmas—and every one after—financially stress-free.
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    19 分
  • Side Hustle or Side Hassle? – Spotting the Difference

    Side Hustle or Side Hassle? – Spotting the Difference
    2025/05/19
    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner breaks down the truth about side hustles. Are they boosting your financial goals—or just burning you out? Using the Triggator Triangle—Budget, Save, Pay Off Debt—Nate walks through how to tell if your hustle is helping or hurting. With real talk, real examples, and a few laughs along the way, you’ll learn how to keep it, change it, or cut it.
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    23 分
  • Subscription Creep Strikes Back: Mid-Year Check!

    Subscription Creep Strikes Back: Mid-Year Check!
    2025/05/12

    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner calls for a mid-year money checkup by tackling the rising wave of forgotten subscriptions and sneaky price hikes. With humor, insight, and actionable strategies, Nate shows how small leaks can quietly sink your Spending Plan—and how to fix them fast. Learn how to cancel with confidence, rethink your subscription mentality, and reinforce your Triggator Triangle: Budget, Save, Pay Off Debt.
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    19 分