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  • Your Financial Why: How to Find It, Plan It, and Live It

    Your Financial Why: How to Find It, Plan It, and Live It
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, Nate Tanner helps you uncover your true financial why, turn it into a driving force, and stay true to it—even when life gets messy. You’ll learn how to dig deeper than surface-level goals, connect your money to your purpose, and use practical strategies to keep your why front and center. Featuring pop culture breaks, actionable challenges, and a motivational wrap-up, this episode will help you build a spending plan that reflects what matters most.
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    19 min
  • Budget MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction in Everyday Spending

    Budget MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction in Everyday Spending
    Nov 25 2025
    In this episode, Nate Tanner returns to the lab to bust common personal finance myths using stories, humor, and practical examples. Myths covered include buying in bulk, buying generic, keeping a mortgage for tax reasons, and investing only for the wealthy. Each myth is tested against the Triggator Triangle, with results revealed as Busted, Plausible, or Confirmed. Listeners learn how to spot real savings versus marketing hype and build habits for intentional, value-driven spending. Includes a daily challenge, listener CTAs, and a teaser for next week’s episode on discovering your financial why.
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    21 min
  • The Subscription Shuffle: Reclaiming Joy and Value in Recurring Expenses

    The Subscription Shuffle: Reclaiming Joy and Value in Recurring Expenses
    Nov 24 2025
    In this episode, Nate Tanner guides listeners through a quarterly subscription audit using the garden metaphor—helping you prune financial weeds, nurture blooms of joy, and harvest true value. Learn how to run a joy vs. value filter, negotiate or pause subscriptions, and create a Purpose Plan for recurring expenses. Featuring personal stories, pop culture quotes, and actionable strategies, this episode empowers you to reclaim every dollar’s potential and align spending with your goals. Includes a daily challenge, listener CTAs, and a preview of next week’s Budget MythBusters episode.
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    20 min
  • The Smart Spend Stretch: Strategies to Get More from Every Dollar

    The Smart Spend Stretch: Strategies to Get More from Every Dollar
    Nov 19 2025
    Nate Tanner channels Sherlock Holmes to help you spot hidden savings, negotiate like a pro, and reassign every dollar for maximum impact. Learn how to find subtle leaks in your spending plan, use negotiation and timing to your advantage, and ensure every 'found dollar' strengthens your Peace of Mind Fund or accelerates debt payoff. Packed with practical examples, fresh pop culture references, and a sneak peek at how the upcoming Triggator App will make financial detective work easier than ever.
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    22 min
  • Alligators vs. Emergencies: How to Spot the Difference

    Alligators vs. Emergencies: How to Spot the Difference
    Nov 6 2025
    Are you ready to stop confusing predictable expenses with true emergencies? In this episode, Nate Tanner helps you become the CFO of You, Inc.—teaching you how to spot Alligator Expenses before they bite, distinguish genuine emergencies, and build buffers that keep you far from the financial edge. With stories, pop culture references, and actionable steps, you’ll learn how to create a proactive Spending Plan, peace-of-mind funds, and a life of financial confidence. Plus, discover how the upcoming Triggator App and eBook can help you stay ahead of Alligators and emergencies.
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    24 min
  • The Money & Mental Health Connection: Building Financial Wellness from the Inside Out

    The Money & Mental Health Connection: Building Financial Wellness from the Inside Out
    Nov 5 2025

    This episode explores the powerful link between your financial life and your mental health. Nate Tanner shares stories, strategies, and science-backed tools to help you build resilience, reduce financial stress, and lead your money with intention and optimism. Discover how small shifts in your spending plan, saving habits, and debt payoff approach can create lasting peace of mind and emotional well-being. Includes listener stories, practical tips, and a motivational challenge to help you take the next step toward financial wellness.
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    21 min
  • The Financial FOMO Episode: How to Stay True When Everyone Else Is Spending

    The Financial FOMO Episode: How to Stay True When Everyone Else Is Spending
    Oct 22 2025
    In this episode, Nate Tanner tackles the pressure to keep up with others’ spending—especially on social media—by teaching listeners how to build confidence, set boundaries, and celebrate their own financial wins. You’ll learn how to recognize FOMO triggers, set up boundaries for social and online spending, and create a Comparison Detox that helps you stay true to your financial goals.
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    20 min
  • The Triggator Triangle Deep Dive: Pay Off Debt—Clearing the Path to Financial Freedom

    The Triggator Triangle Deep Dive: Pay Off Debt—Clearing the Path to Financial Freedom
    Oct 14 2025
    In this episode, Nate Tanner explores the Pay Off Debt side of the Triggator Triangle, empowering listeners to clear the path to financial freedom. Learn how to choose a debt payoff strategy that fits your life, build momentum with small wins and 'snowflakes,' and stay motivated for the long haul—without shame or overwhelm. Nate shares practical strategies, personal stories, and pop culture wisdom to help you eliminate debt, reclaim your paycheck, and celebrate every milestone on your debt-free journey.
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    26 min