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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 19 MIN

#228: The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made While Paying Off Debt (And What I’d Do Differently)

from Inspired Budget · host Allison Baggerly

Paying off over six figures of debt completely changed my family’s future, but it was not a perfect journey. Looking back, there are three big mistakes I made along the way. And honestly, I wish someone had told me sooner so I did not have to learn the hard way.In this episode of the Inspired Budget Podcast, I’m sharing:Why making your budget too strict will only set you up for failureThe mistake of focusing only on cutting costs instead of finding ways to earn moreMy biggest money regret of all: waiting too long to start investingIf you are in the middle of your own debt-free journey, learn from my missteps so you do not have to repeat them. These small changes can save you from frustration, burnout, and years of lost progress.Here is the truth: getting out of debt is not about being perfect. It is about being consistent and giving yourself a plan that actually works for your real life.You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

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Paying off over six figures of debt completely changed my family’s future, but it was not a perfect journey. Looking back, there are three big mistakes I made along the way. And honestly, I wish someone had told me sooner so I did not have to learn the hard way. In this episode of the Inspired Budget Podcast, I’m sharing: Why making your budget too strict will only set you up for failureThe mistake of focusing only on cutting costs instead of finding ways to earn moreMy biggest money regret o...

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