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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Getting Good With Money with Tiffany Alicia

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Investing, Careers, Business

4.8 β€’ 5.2K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 5 April 2021

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Most people think budgets are about saying no to what they want. Tiffany Aliche, the Budgetnista, is here to flip that script entirely. In this conversation about her book Get Good with Money, she introduces the concept of financial wholeness β€” a ten-component framework that goes far beyond just tracking expenses or paying down debt. Key Topics Discussed: Introduction of Tiffany Aliche [00:00:00] Tiffany's background and her mission to help others achieve financial wholeness. Understanding Financial Wholeness [00:10:27] The ten components of financial wholeness include budgeting, savings, debt management, credit, earning, investing, insurance, net worth, a money team, and estate planning. The Impact of Financial Fear [00:02:53] How financial trauma affects individuals and the importance of addressing these fears. Creating a Budget as a 'Say Yes' Plan [00:28:30] A shift in perspective on budgeting, viewing it as a tool to achieve dreams rather than a source of deprivation. Coping with Debt [00:36:12] Strategies for managing debt and the emotional weight it carries, including the importance of separating oneself from the identity of being in debt. Key Takeaways: Financial Wholeness Importance: Understanding the ten components of financial wholeness can help establish a stable financial foundation. [00:09:34] Mindset Shift: View budgets as 'say yes' plans to prioritize dreams and goals rather than restrictive tools. [00:26:57] Budgeting Strategies: Use the BUC system (Bills, Usage bills, Cash expenses) to categorize spending and identify areas to adjust. [00:19:24] Mental Health and Financial Health: Prioritize health and safety in financial planning above all else. [00:32:14] Notable Quotes: "Achieving financial wholeness frees you from the fear of money woes." β€” Tiffany Aliche [00:01:52] "Think of your budget as a guide to achieving your dreams safely." β€” Tiffany Aliche [00:28:30] "Financial wholeness is accessible to everyone, regardless of income." β€” Tiffany Aliche [00:41:22] "Focus on financial wholeness, not just debt freedom." β€” Tiffany Aliche [00:39:30] Related Resources: Get Good with Money - getgoodwithmoney.com [00:41:46] Action Items: Create a budget that categorizes your expenses into B's, U's, and C's. [00:19:24]

Transcript

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0:00.0

All right, everyone, we are back with the budgetista Tiffany Aliche.

0:03.9

And today we're going to be talking about financial wholeness and this idea of getting

0:08.2

good with money.

0:09.4

Tiffany's got a new book.

0:10.4

It's just went out at the beginning of March 2021.

0:13.0

And I think this book is needed in the universe for the reasons that will be come

0:18.6

very clear throughout the episode.

0:19.7

But I just wanted to preface this by saying how many books about finances just leave

0:24.8

people behind.

0:25.7

They assume all of these things about what you know and your status in life and what

0:30.4

you've achieved up to this point.

0:31.8

You pick it up, you're two chapters in and you realize I don't even know where to start.

0:36.0

When you look at personal finance through the lens of financial wholeness, that argument

0:40.3

goes away.

0:41.0

And I think Tiffany knocked it out of the park with her book, Get Get With Money.

0:44.4

We're going to talk about that today.

0:45.4

Welcome to Choose A Pie.

0:47.1

You're listening to Choose A Pie radio.

0:49.6

The blueprint for financial independence lives here.

1:02.6

If you're looking to unlock this secrets to financial independence and early retirement,

1:07.6

you're in the right place.

1:09.5

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