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Oct 24, 2024 26 min

How To Budget & Save WITHOUT Feeling Trapped

from Building Your Money Machine Hosted by Mel H Abraham, CPA, CVA, ASA

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're going to tackle a topic that, while essential, tends to make people cringe: budgeting. Why do most people fail at budgeting, even though it’s one of the most critical tools for building wealth and achieving financial freedom? Many view budgeting like dieting—restrictive, boring, and hard to stick to. But what if I told you that it's not about deprivation, but rather about giving your money an intentional job description? By the end of this episode, you'll not only understand how to construct a robust cash resource plan, but you'll also learn the practical steps to implement it successfully. Say goodbye to the negative perceptions around budgeting and hello to financial freedom and wealth-building. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS: Why most budgets fail and how this failure holds you back from financial independence The concept of a "cash resource plan" and why it's more effective than traditional budgeting The common mistakes people make with budgets, such as being overly restrictive and not accounting for real life The importance of incorporating joy points into your financial plan to make the journey enjoyable RECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOU If you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more: https://melabraham.com/show/ Do You Have To Be RUTHLESS To Get Rich? Why I No Longer Use Banks (as a Millionaire) I'm 63. If you're in your 40s watch this... It's not just you. Most people won't be financially free What the Insurance Industry is Lying to You About Alarming Financial Habits That Will Surprise You Why Saving Your First $10k Can Change Your Life RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones: How To Build And Preserve Wealth During a Recession: https://youtu.be/rF6gq3ApdRc Do You Have To Be RUTHLESS To Get Rich?: https://youtu.be/MF19BtrrcN0 Alarming Financial Habits That Will Surprise You: https://youtu.be/SHTg-TA27s4 12 Most Common Regrets of Rich People: https://youtu.be/fan5rKvRafE How to Save YOUR First $100k (My Savings Framework): https://youtu.be/cex4G3Nbqlg ORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK: Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It! The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that’s no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind. Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how build your money machine. When you do you’ll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM QUIZ: Take this free quiz to see where you are on the path to financial freedom and what your next steps are to move you to a new financial destiny at http://www.YourFinancialFreedomQuiz.com

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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're going to tackle a topic that, while essential, tends to make people cringe: budgeting. Why do most people fail at budgeting, even though it’s one of the most critical tools for building wealth and achieving financial freedom? Many view budgeting like dieting—restrictive, boring, and hard to stick to. But what if I told you that it's not about deprivation, but rather about giving your money an intentional jo...

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How To Budget & Save WITHOUT Feeling Trapped

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  1. 0:00 Spending expands like time; budgeting plans prevent.
  2. 5:29 Sustainable joy is essential for financial freedom.
  3. 8:39 Account for fixed and non-regular yearly expenses.
  4. 12:53 Monthly savings plan to cover future expenses.
  5. 15:40 Credit cards remove friction, increasing consumer spending.
  6. 17:31 Set up fee-free budget accounts realistically.
  7. 23:09 Budgeting builds wealth and financial freedom foundations.
  8. 24:23 Plan for financial freedom with small actions.

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