The Budget Bitch Show

The Budget Bitch Show

The Budget Bitch Podcast is a Canadian money and mindset podcast hosted by BC Mortgage Broker Farrah Turcotte to help millennials reduce credit card debt, purchase their first home, address money trauma, and build their net worth WITHOUT sacrificing fun. Join Farrah as she cuts through the financial jargon, provides a judgment-free space, and answers your questions by diving deep into the essentials of living a life you love within your means. Instagram: @farrahturcotte.ca

Episodes

July 23, 2024 14 mins

In this short and sweet episode, I chat with Chartered Professional Accountant - Cindy Kumar @elevatedaccounting

We're discussing what can REALLY be written off in a business, why there is so much more to working with an accountant than just taxes, and how working with Cindy can elevate your overall business strategy and financial goals.

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In this episode, I chat with Investment and Insurance Advisor - James Kehler @jamesmkehler 

We're discussing stats released by Sagen and Stat Canada regarding issues young Canadians are facing today, the housing crisis, AND we react to CBC Marketplace's hidden camera video where they infiltrate they big banks.

James also spills the TEA on his time working for a credit union and what went on behind the scenes.

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In this episode, I chat with Self Development Speaker - Sara Fisher @vibinhighclub 

We're discussing the law of vibration, what's going on in your brain like the RAS or reticular activating system (a network of neurons located in the brain stem to mediate behavior), manifestation and mantras, and how to step into methods that may help bring more abundance into your life through gratitude and inspired action. 

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In this episode, I chat with my friend and Greater Vancouver Realtor® - Ingrid Bakke @ingridbakke.realestate 

We're discussing all things real estate! Why you might want to work with a realtor, what the process is for buying a home, what are some ways you can prepare to sell your home, AND MORE!

We also dive into how Ingrid became a Realtor® - including some of her background and career journey as well as why we love working with f...

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In this episode, I chat with Investment and Insurance Advisor - Tyson Nagasaka (@tyson_nagasaka) about the FHSA (First Home Savings Account) and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). I reached out to my audience on Instagram and asked you what you wanted to know. Here are the answers!

We chat about the similarities and differences, if one is better than the other, why you should have an FHSA and if the FHSA affects your credi...

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In this episode, I chat with returning guest and Certified Financial Planner - Vishal Gill (@portfolioplanning) about insurance: from disability, critical illness, to life. We discuss how with new levels in our money game come new devils and how to best protect you and your loved ones. What are all these insurance types? Which ones do I need or not need? Find out more by listening in.

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February 28, 2023 44 mins

In this episode, I chat with Intuitive Reader @PhalynPowell about all things financial woowoo. We discuss money energy, lack and scarcity mindsets, and how to be in alignment and awareness with how our money energy is being shared with the universe. 

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In this episode, I chat with returning guest and Mortgage Professional Marc Fernandez about the Bank of Canada's interest rates, his view on where the market may head, how the current climate affects current and prospective home owners, and what we can do to prepare our cash flow in light of the current circumstances. We also discuss variable vs fixed rates (and wtf that means) as well as how to prepare for home ownership.

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September 14, 2022 30 mins

In this episode, I chat about recent financial emergencies in my life that drove home the importance of having an emergency fund. I discuss how to start an emergency fund, how to tackle starting with your first $1000, and how to approach feelings that our small contributions are negligible or pointless.

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May 16, 2022 45 mins

In this episode, I chat with Katie and Katherine, hosts of the 411k Podcast about their personal money stories, what led them to start their own podcast, their greatest money lessons, what they found the most difficult to grasp around finances, and their favourite money books!

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January 31, 2022 10 mins

In this episode, I chat about how your relationship with money can affect your money decisions. I talk about common financial fears and questions you can ask yourself to start your journey of healing.

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January 23, 2022 30 mins

In this episode, I chat about how I'm personally keeping my wedding costs down, tips and things to look out for when setting a wedding budget, hacks for paying for your honeymoon, when to start saving for your wedding, and setting your wedding budget priorities!

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In this episode, I chat with Roya Kachooei, co-founder of Canadian start-up Walletifai (@walletifai) about her journey as a start-up co-founder, what she felt was missing in financial apps, the importance of financial literacy, and how we can leverage technology to make smarter financial decisions in our short term futures.

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In this episode, I chat with Vishal Gill (@portfolioplanning) about his journey from exploring a variety of jobs and careers to ultimately landing on starting his own financial planning business. We also dive into why you need to run your personal finances like a business, common Canadian financial misconceptions, life and disability insurance, why insurance can be difficult to talk about, and Vishal's top lesson he learned in his ...

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In this episode, I chat with Theresa Ng (@quarterlifecareers) about her journey from feeling completely lost and overwhelmed at her career prospects, experiencing a quarter life crisis to successfully transitioning into a role in a new industry that she loves. 

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In this episode, I chat with Rybo (@investwithrybo) about his journey from using student loans/scholarships to purchase items to impress others, to paying off $50K in student loans in 2 years, and to now being a wealth and life coach.

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June 27, 2021 26 mins

In this episode, I chat about emotional spending, psychological research behind emotional spending, and ways you might be able to cope with emotional spending triggers and impulsive purchases.

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  • Ways to deter emotional spending
  • What emotional spending real...
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In this episode, I chat about ways you can learn to forgive yourself and free yourself from your past money mistakes in order to learn, grow, and move forward.

Things you'll hear:

  • What forgiveness really means
  • Forgiveness vs. forgetting
  • How to use your experience and mistak...
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In this episode, I chat about how gratitude affects us psychologically, physically, and socially. And how we can harness gratitude as a way to improve our financial health.

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  • Ways gratitude impacts our brain and neurological connections
  • How gratitude affec...
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In this episode, I chat with Sylvia Gallo, Canadian money coach on common Canadian money misconceptions. We HEAR a lot of common myths maybe from friends, family, even strangers. No shame at all! At one point or another these myths were often things both Sylvia and I believed.

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