036: The Real Reason You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck

15/07/2025 41 min

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Ever wonder why your monthly expenses feel so high—even if you're making decent money? In this week’s episode, Lauren and Nick break down the real reason you might be overspending without realizing it.0:00 – Welcome back to the show2:05 – The $5,000/month Uber driver story7:24 – Tip 1: Track your spending12:28 – Tip 2: Audit and cancel subscriptions19:52 – Tip 3: Set limits on high-spend categories27:21 – Tip 4: Avoid new debt33:28 – Tip 5: Anchor your budget to a clear goal36:31 – How to stick to your plan (even when it sucks)40:14 – Why this all matters–––––––Sign up for 1:1 Financial Coaching here:https://justanothermoneypodcast.com/coachingWant to have your money questions answered on our show?Submit your questions below:https://justanothermoneypodcast.com/submit-a-questionReach us on Instagram:@moneycoachlauren | @habitfinances