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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 10 MIN

114: Why 80% of Budgets Fail Within 3 Months (And What Actually Works Instead)

from The Money Mom Podcast · host Rachel Coons

If you've tried budgeting and it never seems to stick, I want you to hear this: you are not the problem.That's not just something nice to say. That's behavioral economics. The actual science of how humans make financial decisions tells us that the way most people budget was never going to work in the first place.In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why willpower is one of the worst tools you can use to manage your money, and what to build instead so your finances actually run without you having to white-knuckle it every single month.We cover:Why 80% of people quit their budget within three months (and why it has nothing to do with discipline)The real reason a bad day can derail three months of financial progressHow decision fatigue is quietly working against every money goal you've setWhy shame makes overspending worse, not betterThe RESET Method and the five ingredients you need for a money system that actually sticksWhat finally changed my financial life after years of trying harder and getting nowhereBecause the goal was never to be more disciplined. The goal is to build a system that works even when you're tired, busy, or just having a hard week.You don't need more willpower. You need a better system.🎧 Press play and let's build one togetherxoxo,Rachel---Register for Business Breakthrough Experience: http://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2148272142/LcoDSfh7Join me for my free training to learn the 5-step RESET Framework: Register HERECONNECT WITH RACHELInstagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

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If you've tried budgeting and it never seems to stick, I want you to hear this: you are not the problem. That's not just something nice to say. That's behavioral economics. The actual science of how humans make financial decisions tells us that the way most people budget was never going to work in the first place. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why willpower is one of the worst tools you can use to manage your money, and what to build instead so your finances actually run without ...

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