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February 18, 2025 46 mins

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SHOW DESCRIPTION

How can women take control of their finances? On this episode, I talk with my guest Nikki Tucker about the importance of budgeting, creating emergency funds, and understanding productive vs unproductive debt. Emphasis is placed on starting from wherever you are financially and moving forward with intentionality and mindfulness. This episode covers tools and techniques for budgeting, saving, and debt management, providing practical advice to help women protect their financial future. 

TL;DR

This podcast episode with Nikki Tucker focuses on helping women take control of their finances. It emphasizes budgeting, building emergency funds, and understanding good vs. bad debt. The key takeaway is to start where you are and move forward intentionally, using practical tools and techniques for budgeting, saving, and debt management to secure your financial future.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity

00:31 The Importance of Financial Planning for Women

02:02 Meet Nikki Tucker: Financial Expert

04:31 Foundations of Budgeting

12:53 Choosing the Right Budgeting Tools

17:03 Building an Emergency Fund

23:24 Understanding Different Financial Scenarios

24:00 Breaking Down Financial Goals

24:22 Types of Financial Problems

25:03 Cultural Perspectives on Money

25:55 The Importance of Personal Emergency Funds

26:38 Introduction to Debt Management

26:57 Understanding Liquidity and Debt

27:39 Productive vs. Unproductive Debt

32:42 Impact of Debt on Credit Scores and Net Worth

33:19 Financial Advice for Women of Color

35:33 The Importance of Financial Transparency

37:05 Managing Impulse Spending and Debt

39:33 Overcoming Financial Challenges

40:16 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

 

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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 

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National Institute of Mental Health 

 

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Guest: Nikki Taylor

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