[REPLAY] Financial Survival Tips for Creatives: Budgeting, Emergency Funds & Building Wealth | Oasis Wealth Planning [E:70]

This is a replay from our archives — originally recorded in 2020 with our former host and the team at Oasis Wealth Planning in Nashville. While some details may be dated, the financial wisdom in this conversation is timeless and arguably even more relevant in today's economy.If you're juggling a side hustle, working multiple jobs to chase your creative dream, or just trying to get a grip on your finances — this episode is for you.Dara and former host, Ellen, sit down with Mel and Steve from Oasis Wealth Planning in Nashville, Tennessee, two seasoned financial advisors with a combined 50+ years of experience, to break down money fundamentals for creatives and young professionals. They cover:💰 Why your income is "lumpy" — and how to budget around it🛡️ Why your emergency fund might need to be bigger than you think📱 How to pick a budgeting app (and why community matters more than the app itself)💳 Credit cards: friend or foe? What young people need to know📈 How much of your income should actually go toward retirement savings🔥 The FIRE movement — and whether retiring early is realistic for creatives🧘 Balancing financial goals with actually enjoying your lifeWhether you're barely scraping by or just landed your first salaried job, this conversation will help you build a foundation that lowers your money anxiety and gives you the freedom to take bigger creative risks.Beyond Broke and Hungry is a podcast for creatives, dreamers, and hustlers navigating financial wellness on their own terms.