O.M.G! I can’t believe we’ve reached 100 episodes of the City Girl Savings podcast! First off, where does the time go?! Second, I’m so glad I bit the bullet and decided to launch the podcast in January of 2022. I had been contemplating a podcast for a long time, but the timing never felt right. […]
#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes – Raya’s Favorite Episode Roundup Read More »
Because the coaching industry is so new, it’s no surprise that most people assume they need a financial advisor, instead of a financial coach. I’ve been a financial coach since 2015 and many people have called me a financial advisor (which I’m not) and sought services outside of my wheelhouse. That’s why I’m so excited
#99: Financial Coach versus Financial Advisor with Grace Kilgore Read More »
There’s no denying the power of setting money goals…any goals for that matter. Goals keep us motivated. Goals give us something to work towards. Goals help us measure our success towards the things that matter most. Most people, myself included, set goals at the beginning of the year. There’s nothing like a fresh start! But
#98: 8 Money Goals to Set for the New Year Read More »
Do you always start the month with a new budget and high hopes, only to forget about it a few days later? Is your problem sticking to the budget instead of creating it? Or maybe you have completely given up on the thought of a doable budget? If your current budget or budgeting process isn’t
#97: How to Give Your Budget a Makeover Read More »
I think there’s so much emphasis on improving your life in preparation for or at the start of a new year. While I’m not mad about it (the Virgo in me loves a fresh start), I do think there’s something super impactful about finishing a year off strong as well. If you’ve let the year
#96: 10 Things You Can Do to Finish the Year Off Strong Read More »
We’re in the final quarter of the year and before we know it, 2024 will be here. While we still have over 2 months before the new year, the time to start planning next years’ goals is right now! Waiting until the last minute to plan your goals opens the door for you to set
#95: Why You Need to Start Planning Next Year’s Goals Now Read More »
One budget category that usually gets us all in one way or another is the Grocery category. With rising costs of food, the urge to ditch the ingredients in the fridge and order take out, and a premium for healthy, organic food, it’s no wonder most of us can’t seem to keep our grocery spending
#94: Sticking to Your Grocery Budget with Coach Rachel Coons Read More »
Money management is one of the most important skills a person (especially a woman) can have, but it’s often never learned and properly utilized. It’s not easy to live a life of frugality – to assess needs versus wants and avoid spending money on things that you don’t need. However, it’s mandatory if you want
#93: 9 Frugal Habits to Implement Now Read More »
A common trend in the personal finance community is the notion of living below your means. Meaning, you’re able to live on less than what you make. Most successful savers and financially successful people in general have mastered the living within your means phenomena. In fact, they have mastered it so well that they actually
#92: Easy Ways to Live Within Your Means Read More »
