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Budget Effect: How to Budget, How to Pay off Debt, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Improve your Money Mindset on a single income - Podcast

Budget Effect: How to Budget, How to Pay off Debt, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Improve your Money Mindset on a single income

It's time to break free from financial stress with simple, effective strategies designed for moms craving a method they can actually stick to! In this podcast, Budget Strategy Coach, Erin Britt, shares a 5-step monthly budgeting method that reduces overwhelm and helps you pay off debt, build wealth, and live abundantly. Whether you're struggling with impulse spending, relying on credit cards, or feeling too busy to budget, you'll find practical tips and mindset shifts to take control of your money.

Join a community of moms ready to align their spending with their values, plan for the future, and break free from the stress of paycheck-to-paycheck living. It’s time to budget smarter, enjoy life more, and move toward financial freedom—without sacrificing the things you love.


This is a debt podcast!

Topics we cover:
Foundational Budgeting Skills:

  • How to create and stick to a budget, even with limited income.
  • Simple, actionable steps to build a zero-balance budget each month.

Overcoming Impulse Spending & Credit Card Reliance:

  • Strategies to control impulse buying and overspending.
  • Breaking the cycle of using credit cards as income and paying off debt sustainably.

Budgeting for Busy Moms:

  • Budgeting tips for real life - especially budgeting tips for busy moms

Intentional Living & Aligning Spending with Values:

  • How to figure out your core values and create a value-based budget
  • How to spend intentionally without sacrificing things you love.
  • Aligning household routines and systems with financial goals.

Financial Preparedness & Saving for the Future:

  • Building emergency funds and saving for bigger expenses with confidence.
  • How to manage everyday expenses while planning for future goals like retirement, vacations or a home.

Self-Care & Financial Wellness:

  • Prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout.
  • Developing healthy habits for long-term financial success and balance.

Mindset Shifts for Financial Growth:

  • Abundance mindset
  • Embracing financial mistakes as opportunities for growth and grace.

Tracking Spending & Staying Accountable:

  • Practical tools to track where your money goes and stay in control.
  • The power of community and support systems


A note from Erin:
As a single mom and sole provider with no additional support, I paid off thousands of dollars in debt on a teacher’s salary. I know firsthand that it’s possible to take control of your finances, no matter your income or circumstances. My straightforward, foundational approach to budgeting simplifies the process, giving you the tools and confidence to manage your money effectively and build a secure financial future. If I could do it on my own, you can too—and I’m here to show you how.

*How can I pay off my debt?
*Is there an easy budget method?
*How can I simplify my household expenses?
*How can I pay down credit card debt?
*How can I stop relying on credit cards?

*How to start budgeting for beginners?
*How to budget on one income?

*How can I live within a budget?

*How do I write a budget?
*How do I spend less?

*How can I move forward financially?
*What if I don't have enough money to invest?
*How can I build wealth?
*How can my budget reflect my core values?

*How can I LIVE ABUNDANTLY on a budget? 

*Is there someone out there who understands being a single mom that can help me with my finances?! :) I got you, girl.

Erin Britt is your host and can be found on Instagram (@budgeteffectpodcast) 

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76// Move Your Money Forward: Protect It, Grow It, Use It

76// Move Your Money Forward: Protect It, Grow It, Use It

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If you leave your money sitting in your checking account, it’s going to get spent — just like cookies left out on the counter.

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75// How to add a big expense to your already-tight budget

75// How to add a big expense to your already-tight budget

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What do you do when you need to add a new expense but your budget already feels maxed out? Recently, I did just that.

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74// 5 Ways Budgeting Will Change Your Life (The Budget Effects!)

74// 5 Ways Budgeting Will Change Your Life (The Budget Effects!)

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73// "The Ladder of Future Thinking" with your Money

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72// When Discontent Creeps In: How to Reset Your Mindset (and Your Money)

72// When Discontent Creeps In: How to Reset Your Mindset (and Your Money)

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71// Let’s Play “Would You Rather” — A Fun Way to Discover Your Spending Priorities

71// Let’s Play “Would You Rather” — A Fun Way to Discover Your Spending Priorities

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This episode is part quiz, part game, and totally eye-opening. We're playing a special version of Would You Rather—not the kind y…

00:16:50  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
70// 4 ways to reward yourself when you reach your financial goals

70// 4 ways to reward yourself when you reach your financial goals

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Have you ever stuck to your budget for a few months, hit a savings goal, or paid off a credit card—and then celebrated by spendin…

00:19:14  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
69// Do you have to be 'Type A' to budget and manage money?

69// Do you have to be 'Type A' to budget and manage money?

Short answer? Absolutely not.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the stereotypes around Type A and Type B personalities—and how both types can thrive with budgeting. Whether you love color-coded spr…

00:31:21  |   Sun 06 Jul 2025
68// Budgeting Before Debt Free vs. Budgeting After Debt Free

68// Budgeting Before Debt Free vs. Budgeting After Debt Free

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We go through different stages in our lives, and of course our budget is going to look different throughout those different seaso…

00:19:46  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
67// Budgeting for School Shopping and School Activities All Year Round

67// Budgeting for School Shopping and School Activities All Year Round

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Smart budgeting means we’re thinking ahead. In this episode, we’re talking all about budgeting for school-related expenses before

00:14:57  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
66// What is a Zero-Balance Budget? Plus 11 reasons it will work for you.

66// What is a Zero-Balance Budget? Plus 11 reasons it will work for you.

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What if your budget could make you feel supported instead of stressed? In this episode, I explain exactly what a zero-balance bud…

00:22:35  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
65// Budgeting Reset: 3 Steps to Get Back on Track

65// Budgeting Reset: 3 Steps to Get Back on Track

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If you've fallen off track with your budget—whether it's overs…

00:17:51  |   Sun 25 May 2025
64// 3 Money Truths I Live By—and Why Knowing Your Truth Makes All the Difference

64// 3 Money Truths I Live By—and Why Knowing Your Truth Makes All the Difference

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In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I am CERTAIN of when it comes to my money.

These certainties guide how I spend, save, and make financial decisions.

➡️But this isn’t just…

00:14:56  |   Thu 15 May 2025
63// The Hidden Costs of Skipping Your Budget

63// The Hidden Costs of Skipping Your Budget

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If you haven't started taking care of your finances yet, or if you need a little push to stick with it. Then listen in! 

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00:27:28  |   Fri 02 May 2025
62// 3 Steps to a Budget-Friendly Summer

62// 3 Steps to a Budget-Friendly Summer

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Summer doesn’t have to mean blowing your budget—or missing out on the fun. In this episode, we’re talking about how to be intentional with your time, money, and energy so yo…

00:24:58  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
61// The MISSING Baby Step to Building Wealth

61// The MISSING Baby Step to Building Wealth

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They say: have an emergency fund, don't have credit card debt, and grow your money by investing. Those are three basic things. That's, that's not hard to understand, right? …

00:15:27  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
60// 10 Simple Habits to Make Your Money Go Further

60// 10 Simple Habits to Make Your Money Go Further

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If you’ve ever felt like your money disappears too fast or you just can’t seem to get ahead, this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 10 simple daily habits that will help…

00:26:25  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
59// Want to start budgeting but don’t know where to start? Try this.

59// Want to start budgeting but don’t know where to start? Try this.

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Are you tired of feeling like your money is gone before you even know where it went? You’ve tried budgeting tips, cutting back, and searching for coupons, but something stil…

00:24:19  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
58// Strategies for Flexibility and Momentum in your Budget

58// Strategies for Flexibility and Momentum in your Budget

What if tweaking the way you set up your budget could give you more wiggle room and even more momentum toward your goals? 

In this episode, I’m sharing two key strategies. 

The first creates space and …

00:19:19  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
57// Let's Talk Credit Cards

57// Let's Talk Credit Cards

Credit cards can be helpful or harmful—so how do you know if they fit into your budget? In this episode, we’re answering:

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00:22:44  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
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