
Show overview
Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 570 episodes, alongside 8 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 220 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 460th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 28 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 59 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 162 episodes published. Published by Vanessa and Shana | Budget Besties | Bougie On A Budget | Dave Ramsey Fans.
From the publisher
***TOP 1% MONEY & FINANCIAL SUPPORT PODCAST*** Do you make good money but have nothing to show for it? Tired of using your bank account & credit card balances as your budget? Want to get debt-free but don’t want to sacrifice everything to do it? Ready to save money and build generational wealth? You’re in the right place! We’re telling you exactly how to budget, pay off debt, save money & stop living paycheck to paycheck. We’re Shana & Vanessa: BFFs, business partners & Dave Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coaches (and unofficial marriage counselors). We’re glad you’re here.
Latest Episodes
View all 570 episodesHow to Stop Spending the Money You Need to Pay Your Bills | Lessons From The Sessions | 565
How to Afford Summer Camps and Activities Without Going Broke: Plan a Fun Summer on Budget | 564
How to Get Caught Up When Your Budget Feels Like a Mess: The No-Shame Plan for Getting Back on Track | 563
Avoiding Credit Card Debt in a Hard Season: Budget Help, Side Hustles, and Real Wins | 562
Budget Shortcuts for Busy Moms: How to Put Your Money on Autopilot | 561
From Cash Envelopes to Digital Envelopes: How Cindy Made Budgeting Easier in Retirement | 560
Not Your Grandma’s Budget: How to Budget When You Hate Budgeting | Reair: Money Magnet Mama with Masha Goins | 559
How To Build Your May 2026 Monthly Budget: Plan Your Money Step by Step | 558
Stop Letting Money Control You: Mindset + Money Habits for Real Abundance with Rebecca E. Whitman | 557
How They Paid Off $30,000 of Debt in 6 Months (Without Being "Gazelle Intense") | 556
How to Budget for Quarterly and Annual Bills Without Stress | 555
Marriage and Money: How to Stop Fighting and Start Budgeting Together | 554
Business Budget Basics: How to Stop Playing Catch-Up & Finally Get Ahead | Lessons from the Sessions | 553
Why Your Money Feels Disorganized (And How to Finally Fix Your Budget) | 552
Why Smart Women Still Struggle to Budget and How to Finally Take Control Without Shame | 551
The Mom-Friendly Budget That Makes Room for Debt Payoff, Date Nights, and Travel Sports | Reair: Amy Dave, This Incredible Mom Life | 550
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Get One Paycheck Ahead | 549

Ep 548She Paid Off $20K of Debt in 5 Months Without Giving Up Vacations: Here’s How | 548
Curious? Watch Our How To Budget Workshop!Ready? Buy Our Simplified Budget System Now!What happens when you are good with money on paper, but real life gets more expensive, more complicated, and way harder to manage once kids enter the picture?In this episode, we sit down with Brittany, who shares how she went from feeling like she was constantly paying for last month to finally getting ahead with a budgeting system that actually worked for her real life. After trying budgeting apps that felt overwhelming, restrictive, and way too focused on tracking the past, Brittany realized she needed something different — something that helped her plan forward instead of just reacting.She opens up about the stress of carrying balances, feeling like maybe she was the problem, and how switching to a simple, proactive system helped her pay off nearly $20,000 in debt in about five months while still taking family vacations, planning ahead, and living life.We also talk about automations, savings buckets, budgeting with fluctuating income, and what it looks like to trust yourself with your numbers instead of living in constant money stress.This conversation is such a good reminder that financial clarity is not about perfection. It is about creating a plan that supports your life, gives you options, and helps you feel calm, confident, and in control.Let’s Take Our Relationship To The Next Level:1️⃣ Facebook Group ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook2️⃣ Be on the Podcast ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall3️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coachingThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not personal financial, legal, or tax advice.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase.Click here to view our privacy policy.

Ep 547How to Lower Debt Payments, Stick to Your Budget, and Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck with Coach Michelle | 547
Curious? Watch Our How To Budget Workshop!Ready? Buy Our Simplified Budget System Now!Michelle is back from office hours, and this episode is full of the kind of wins that remind us why budgeting matters. We are talking real-life progress, not perfection. From staying on budget for a kid’s birthday to paying for Disney in cash, these budget besties are proving that clarity and intentionality can change everything.This conversation is part strategy, part therapy, and honestly, that is what so many of us need. Sometimes we need a plan. Sometimes we need permission. And sometimes we just need someone to say, “Yes, you can do this.”In this episode, we talk about:Hitting a birthday budget almost exactly and resisting the urge to overspendFunding a Disney trip with cash and coming home without credit card regretSetting realistic grocery and spending numbers so we stop setting ourselves up to failFinding a surprise monthly surplus simply by organizing accounts and automating moneyNegotiating debt payments down in a major way by making a few strategic phone callsStarting sinking funds like “Santa’s Sack” early so the holidays feel joyful, not stressfulPaying off a house and seeing how much faster progress happens with a clear planThe biggest takeaway? A lot of us do not have a money failure problem. We have a clarity problem. When our money is scattered, unplanned, and hard to see, it is almost impossible to feel confident. But once it is all laid out simply, we can finally make empowered decisions.This episode is a reminder that budgeting is not about restriction. It is about giving ourselves breathing room, celebrating wins, and building a system that supports real life.Let’s Take Our Relationship To The Next Level:1️⃣ Facebook Group ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook2️⃣ Be on the Podcast ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall3️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coachingThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not personal financial, legal, or tax advice.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase.Click here to view our privacy policy.

Ep 54655% of Americans Say Money Is Their Biggest Stress — Here’s What’s Causing It | 546
Curious? Watch Our How To Budget Workshop!Ready? Buy Our Simplified Budget System Now!Did you know 55% of Americans say money is the biggest source of stress in their lives? Budget besties, we are not surprised.In this episode, we’re talking about why money feels so heavy, why it keeps us up at night, and why it causes so much tension in our homes and relationships. The truth is, for most of us, it’s not just about how much money we make. It’s about disorganization, not knowing our numbers, and trying to live life with our head in the sand.We’re breaking down why avoiding your finances actually makes the stress worse, and how getting your money on paper can instantly bring clarity. Because once you can see your numbers, you can start making decisions on purpose instead of living in constant background panic.We also talk about how separating your money into simple categories and accounts can reduce chaos, help you stop relying on credit cards, and make money conversations with your spouse feel way less explosive.This episode is your reminder that money does not have to control your peace. You can simplify it, organize it, and start feeling more in control.Let’s Take Our Relationship To The Next Level:1️⃣ Facebook Group ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook2️⃣ Be on the Podcast ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall3️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coachingThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not personal financial, legal, or tax advice.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase.Click here to view our privacy policy.