EPISODE · Jul 3, 2024 · 14 MIN
#3 - Budgeting For Fun
from Empty Nest Full Pockets Podcast · host Matt Meline, CFP
Are budgeting woes cramping your style? Tune in to our latest episode with Matt Meline as he flips the script on budgeting. Post-kids, your financial landscape changes, and guess what? It’s time to have some fun! Discover how to redirect funds toward activities that spark joy – travel, hobbies, or personal growth. Matt spills the beans on managing costs, newfound freedom, and turning budgeting into a delightful part of your life.Episode highlights:(1:57) Changes in expenses after kids leave home(3:55) Discretionary vs. Fixed expenses(5:00) Revisiting monthly expenses(6:24) Fun budgeting areas: Travel, classes, and workshops(8:50) Home improvement projects(10:07) Health and wellness investments(11:26) Resetting financial goals and tools(12:54) Outro and disclaimer—I sincerely appreciate your support. Thank you for being a part of our podcast journey. If you haven't already, please subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes. Your subscription means the world to me!I’d love to hear from you; here are some ways to connect:Web: https://www.prairiefirewealth.com/Email: [email protected] a copy of my book: Empty Nest, Full Pockets: How to Emotionally and Financially Prepare for Your Family’s Future at https://amzn.to/3PovUWM
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Are budgeting woes cramping your style? Tune in to our latest episode with Matt Meline as he flips the script on budgeting. Post-kids, your financial landscape changes, and guess what? It’s time to have some fun! Discover how to redirect funds toward activities that spark joy – travel, hobbies, or personal growth. Matt spills the beans on managing costs, newfound freedom, and turning budgeting into a delightful part of your life. Episode highlights: (1:57) Changes in expenses after kids leav...
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