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  • Save It or Spend It? What to Do When You Get Extra Money

    Save It or Spend It? What to Do When You Get Extra Money
    Jun 17 2025
    🎙️ Episode 39: Save It or Spend It? What to Do When You Get Extra Money In this episode, we unpack what to do when unexpected money shows up—whether it’s a tax refund, bonus, or just a little extra margin in your month. You’ll learn how to: - Avoid the traps of guilt, impulse, and lifestyle creep - Create a simple, repeatable plan for handling windfalls - Use the Triggator Triangle to assign money with purpose - Balance splurging and saving with intentional choices - Make extra money part of your long-term strategy 💡 Daily Challenge: Assign your next windfall using the Triggator Triangle—Budget, Save, Pay Off Debt—and don’t forget to include a slice for joy. 📧 Share your wins or questions: podcast@triggator.com 📱 Follow @triggator on Instagram, Facebook, and X for daily tips and encouragement 🔜 Next Episode: Triggator for Teens – How to Teach Your Kids to Budget Without Boring Them
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    22 min
  • Financial Red Flags in Relationships: How to Spot and Stop the Budget Tension

    Financial Red Flags in Relationships: How to Spot and Stop the Budget Tension
    Jun 16 2025
    In this episode of Master Your Money, we explore how to turn financial tension into teamwork. You’ll learn how to: - Spot common red flags like secrecy, control, and avoidance - Understand the emotional roots behind money arguments - Use shared goals and the Triggator Triangle to build alignment - Create a safe space for regular money conversations 💡 Daily Challenge: Schedule a 15-minute money check-in with your partner this week. Ask, 'What does financial peace look like for us?' and listen with curiosity. 🎧 Listen now and follow @triggator for more practical tools, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes content. 📩 Got a story or question? Email podcast@triggator.com 🔜 Next Episode: Save It or Spend It? What to Do When You Get Extra Money — Learn how to handle windfalls with purpose, balance, and clarity.
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    24 min
  • The Grocery Gauntlet: Feeding a Family Without Losing Your Cool

    The Grocery Gauntlet: Feeding a Family Without Losing Your Cool
    Jun 13 2025
    🎙️ Episode 37: The Grocery Gauntlet – Feeding a Family Without Losing Your Cool In this episode, Nate is joined by Triggator Co-Founder Cameron Tanner to unpack the chaos of grocery budgeting and turn it into a calm, strategic system. They cover: - How Cameron fed her family on $400/month (including diapers!) - Why using cash or a dedicated grocery card keeps you on budget - How to track sales cycles and stock up without overspending - Strategic meal planning that starts with what’s on sale - Easy ways to start couponing without getting overwhelmed 🧠 Daily Challenge: Track one item your family uses often and start watching for its sale cycle. 📘 Grab Cameron’s free eBook *Money Made Manageable* at Triggator.com 📧 Got questions or want a virtual workshop? Email podcast@triggator.com 🔜 Next Episode: *Financial Red Flags in Relationships – How to Spot (and Stop) the Budget Tension* We’ll explore how to turn money conflict into connection using shared goals and the Triggator method.
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    16 min
  • Money and the Mind Game: Why Budgeting Feels So Hard (and What to Do About It)

    Money and the Mind Game: Why Budgeting Feels So Hard (and What to Do About It)
    Jun 12 2025

    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner dives into the psychology behind why budgeting often feels overwhelming—and how to reframe it with clarity and confidence. From brain science and emotional baggage to identity shifts and the Triggator Triangle, this episode is packed with practical insights and mindset tools to help you stop fearing your finances and start leading them. Whether you’ve struggled with shame, burnout, or just can’t seem to stick to a plan, this episode will help you rewrite your money story—one assignment at a time.
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    19 min
  • Sinking Fund or Drowning Budget: How to Tell if Your Alligators Are Underfed

    Sinking Fund or Drowning Budget: How to Tell if Your Alligators Are Underfed
    Jun 11 2025
    Alligator Expenses don’t come with calendar invites—but they do come with bite. In this episode, Nate Tanner breaks down why so many budgets fail not because of emergencies, but because of predictable (and forgotten) non-monthly expenses. You’ll learn how to spot underfed Alligator Funds, break them down by paycheck frequency, and align your savings rhythm with your real life. Plus, hear real-life examples, listener stories, and a surprising quote from Master Yoda that ties it all together.
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    25 min
  • The Fun Fund: Why Joy Belongs in Your Spending Plan

    The Fun Fund: Why Joy Belongs in Your Spending Plan
    Jun 10 2025
    If your budget feels like punishment, you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, Nate Tanner shares how to build a guilt-free “Fun Fund” into your Spending Plan—without sabotaging progress. Learn how joy deprivation leads to burnout, why intentional spending fuels long-term success, and how to align your joy with your Triggator Triangle. Featuring personal stories, pop culture quotes, and practical strategies, this episode will help you ditch the guilt and finally put joy in the plan.
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    23 min
  • Buying a Home? How to Know You’re Really Ready

    Buying a Home? How to Know You’re Really Ready
    Jun 6 2025
    In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner tackles the emotional and financial pressure to buy—or upgrade—a home in today’s unpredictable market. With humor and clarity, he breaks down how to know if you’re *truly* ready for homeownership using the Triggator framework. From current market conditions to real financial readiness markers, this episode equips you with the insight to move forward without blowing up your triangle. Whether you're buying now or preparing for later, you’ll walk away with peace, perspective, and a solid plan.
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    22 min
  • School, Supplies, and Surprise Fees: Back-to-School Budgeting Without the Panic

    School, Supplies, and Surprise Fees: Back-to-School Budgeting Without the Panic
    Jun 5 2025
    Back-to-school season doesn’t have to ambush your budget. In this episode, Nate Tanner walks through how to separate predictable vs surprise school expenses, build a better Alligator Fund, time your purchases wisely, and avoid panic spending. Plus, a bonus section on how to turn back-to-school wants into teachable moments for your kids—starting with earning, saving, and valuing what they buy. Packed with stories, strategies, and practical tips, this episode will help you start the school year calm, confident, and Triggator-ready.
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    30 min