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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 34 MIN

Episode 97: Update on the Sell Family!

from The Better Budgeting Podcast · host Danielle Reese

Send us Fan MailThey used to feel like money was suffocating them. Now they’re rating their financial peace at an 8 out of 10 and they got there by building a system that survives real life.Jordan and Kiersten come back for a two-year update and share what changed after they stopped swiping credit cards, started making a monthly spending plan, and gave every dollar a clear job. We also get honest about strategies that can go wrong before they go right. A balance transfer card became too easy when it lived in the wallet and got tied to DoorDash, so they removed the temptation (yes, the freezer story is real) and rebuilt trust with a strict pay-it-off approach. And even though a debt consolidation loan felt “icky” at first, simplifying payments helped them move faster and stay focused.The numbers are huge: $66,888.62 paid off since June 2023 and 12 debts gone. But the best part is the mindset shift, like the moment Jordan realized they could replace a broken fridge with cash from an emergency fund instead of fear. If you’re working on budgeting, debt payoff, money mindset, or navigating life changes like a new baby or a job switch, you’ll leave with practical ideas and a lot of hope.Subscribe for more real-world budgeting wins, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review. What would an “8 out of 10” level of money peace change for you?Danielle is a money coach helping those who have been trying to figure out their finances FINALLY create a clear plan so they don’t have to worry about waiting to refill their bank account the next payday. She is the founder of The Financial Freedom Society on Facebook and her signature money coaching program, The Better Budgeting Playbook. You can sign up for her newsletter by clicking here. Take the first step towards financial freedom and sign up for a complimentary assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill! Sign up for The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99.Grab your free copy of The Bank Statement Exercise.You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

Send us Fan Mail They used to feel like money was suffocating them. Now they’re rating their financial peace at an 8 out of 10 and they got there by building a system that survives real life. Jordan and Kiersten come back for a two-year update and share what changed after they stopped swiping credit cards, started making a monthly spending plan, and gave every dollar a clear job. We also get honest about strategies that can go wrong before they go right. A balance transfer card became...

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