Today Yana & Matt delve into the intertwining worlds of financial independence and healthy money communication in relationships. In Episode 2, we're excited to share our insights on budgeting and financial tools that have revolutionized our journey toward CoastFI.
We'll explore how the Qube Money app has become a game-changer for us by simplifying and gamifying budgeting. Yana will share her initial hesitations and eventual love for its real-time control and flexibility.
We'll also discuss the importance of monitoring net worth using the Empower app, and how a hands-off approach to tracking assets and liabilities can lead to stress-free financial management. Plus, we'll touch on our personal budgeting strategies, from setting aside fun funds to making budgeting a date night activity.
Join us as we reflect on our transition from traditional budgeting methods to newer, more engaging tools, and discuss how these practices have strengthened not only our finances but also our relationship. Whether you're curious about financial independence, on the path to CoastFI, or looking to improve money talks with your partner, this episode promises valuable insights and practical strategies to guide you toward financial freedom. Tune in for witty, fun, and insightful conversations between this husband and wife duo!
00:00 Budgeting starts with identifying current spending habits.
08:45 Use Empower app to understand your spending habits.
10:34 Empower consolidates financial views for simplicity.
15:12 Qubes Money enhances budgeting flexibility and control, gamifying spending.
16:27 Qube Money app simplifies budgeting automatically.
19:40 Consistency and celebration balance the financial journey.
25:42 Budgeting supports enjoyable, prioritized, and fulfilling living.
27:01 Saving today ensures comfort in retirement tomorrow.
28:04 Don’t drink all the water at once.
TOOLS WE LOVE AND USE
Budgeting: Qube Money - Use code “COAST” to get 2-months off the Premium or Family plan when you create an account.
Net Worth Tracking: Empower Personal Dashboard
Coast FIRE Calculator: BackofNapkin.co
HSA Expense Tracking: HSA Expense Tracker
CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://coastficouple.com
Instagram: @coastficouple
Contact us: info@coastficouple.com
DISCLAIMER:
Heads up, friends! This show might include affiliate links or partnerships where we earn a little something. Rest assured, the opinions here are 100% ours and not influenced, reviewed, or approved by advertisers. Remember, we’re here to entertain and share our journey, not to give professional advice. For the serious stuff, consult a pro!
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