
Ashley Patrick
Host of The Money Mindset Podcast
Hi, I am Ashley Patrick, personal finance expert, and founder of [Budgets Made Easy](www.budgetsmadeeasy.com). I help families eliminate debt using simple strategies so they can stress less and live the life they want. I was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months including $25,000 in student loans in just 10 months. I am a Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach and help people like you manage their budgets so they can live the life they want. I also have a bachelors degree in psychology and help you get to the root of your money problems. I have been featured on Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, USA TODAY, MSN, CNBC, NerdWallet, and many others.
Ashley Patrick has hosted 228 Episodes.
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#133 What category should I put this in?
March 30th, 2023 | 14 mins 14 secs
budgeting, saving
Do you have trouble putting your spending into categories and sticking to a budget? Rest assured that you're not the only one, many people struggle with this too.
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#132 Are You Too Old to Pay Off Debt?
March 27th, 2023 | 11 mins 36 secs
debt, investing
Are you feeling too old to bother with paying off debt?
Join us Sunday April 2nd, 2023 at 2pm ET to put your debt pay off plan together WITH us!
Sign up here-> https://leads.budgetsmadeeasy.com/implementation-day-debt-plan-april-2023
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#131 BBMU - How Much Does $100 Extra Make When Paying Off Debt?
March 15th, 2023 | 33 mins 50 secs
debt
Does an extra $100 a month really make a difference when paying off debt?
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#130 Should you save for retirement or pay off debt?
March 13th, 2023 | 30 mins 36 secs
paying off debt, retirement
Have you thought about stopping retirement contributions because some finance guru told you to pay off your debt first?
Or maybe you aren’t sure if you should start contributing when you have debt to pay.
A lot of people will even tell you to go ahead and pay off the high interest rate first because it accrues more than the market….
Well today I’m going to discuss the actual numbers and how all that logic is flawed except for in a very very small fraction of the population.
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#129 Deserve is Not a Currency
March 9th, 2023 | 13 mins 22 secs
budgeting, debt, goals, saving money
Have you ever really wanted something but knew you really shouldn’t buy it or at least should wait because you didn’t have the money?
Or maybe you couldn’t afford it at all but you really wanted it so you told yourself “I deserve it”.
Maybe it was the new car you really liked but the car payment was going to be a stretch and you’d have to work extra to make it work……every single month for 6+ years…..
But in your mind it would totally be worth it but you really wanted this new shiny car…
You could just stop eating out for lunch everyday to make up the difference right?
Or maybe cut cable or streaming services to help make it work.
You say things like “I work hard, I deserve it”
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#128 What if I Didn't Stop
March 6th, 2023 | 6 mins 45 secs
budgeting, debt, goals
128 - Another milestone for the Money Mindset Podcast! Woohoo!
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#127 BSS - When to pay off 0% interest debt first
March 2nd, 2023 | 18 mins 51 secs
debt
Have you ever found yourself with multiple debts and struggled to decide which one to pay off first? Should you focus on paying off high-interest debt, the smallest balance, or 0% interest debt?
Paying off 0% interest debt first can be a dilemma for some people. While it may seem logical to pay off high-interest debt or the smallest balance first, there are situations where paying off 0% interest debt makes more sense.
In this episode, Ashley will discuss when it may be beneficial to pay off 0% interest debt before high-interest debt or the smallest balance debt, and how to determine if this strategy is the right choice for your individual financial situation.
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#126 BBMU - Should you use a debt relief company?
February 27th, 2023 | 32 mins 55 secs
debt
Debt relief companies are a popular choice for people who are struggling to manage their debts. They offer a variety of services to help people reduce or eliminate their debt burden. But is this really a good option for you?
Before deciding to use a debt relief company, there are a few things to consider. Listen in as Ashley discusses some of these points and offers some guidance to help you make the right choice.
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#125 Why You Should Have Fun Money When In Debt
February 23rd, 2023 | 15 mins 18 secs
debt
125 - Has some "expert" told you that if you are in debt, you can't have any fun and must eat beans and rice every day?
Well......that's a terrible way to live and it will backfire in a big way!
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#124 5 Things Your Parents Didn't Teach You About Money!
February 20th, 2023 | 18 mins 51 secs
budgeting, debt, goals
124 - I doubt that anyone, including your parents, taught you these things! Why? Because they likely didn't know either!
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#122 Do ONE thing at a time!
February 6th, 2023 | 8 mins 21 secs
budgeting, debt, goals
122 Do you feel like you aren't making any progress with your money plan even though you've been trying for awhile?
It could be because you are making this one mistake.....
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#121 BSS - Deciding Which Debt to Pay First
February 2nd, 2023 | 29 mins 27 secs
budgeting, debt, goals
Wondering where to put the rest of your money after you've paid all your bills? Should you use it to pay off more debt, or should you put it towards something else?
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#120 Our Worst Financial Mistake That Cost Us $1million dollars 😲
January 30th, 2023 | 14 mins 51 secs
debt, investing
120 We learn more from our mistakes than we do from our success....
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#119 Things to Know & Do When Caring for a Parent or Grandparent
January 26th, 2023 | 44 mins 1 sec
budgeting
119 Are you in the sandwich generation, trying to care for your kids while also care for a parent or grandparent? Check out these need to know tips for handling this stressful situation without losing your mind!
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#118 BBMU - How to Start Changing Your Behavior
January 23rd, 2023 | 1 hr 2 mins
budgeting, debt, goals
118 Our first community meetup where we discuss how to start changing your behavior and what does that even mean? Plus what is the debt snowball and share our wins from the month.
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#117 BSS - Getting back on track after taking time off from working
January 19th, 2023 | 28 mins 6 secs
budgeting, finances, spending
117 Need help getting back on track with your finances after taking time off from working?