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September 15, 2025 14 mins

Snag Our Simplified Budget System!

Budget besties, this one’s the heart of the whole system. If your future feels boring, budgeting will always feel like busywork. Step 1 of our method is Dream Again—building a vision that actually excites you so you want to budget, stick with it, and change habits with purpose.

We share a powerful early-client story (hi tears 🥲) where “What are your goals?” stopped them in their tracks—and how getting crystal clear on a shared vision made everything else click. Then we show you how to map goals across Now, 1 Year, 5 Years, and your “X-Year” horizon (not age 65—your milestone). When you know where you’re going, the rest of the method stops feeling restrictive and starts feeling…fun.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why most people quit budgeting (spoiler: no exciting future to aim at)

  • How a clear “why” makes budgeting simple—and even enjoyable

  • The 4-part vision map: Now, 1 Year, 5 Years, X-Years

  • How life stages (kids’ ages, career transitions, moves) shape your targets

  • Partnering up: how to dream together so you’re rowing in the same direction

Check out our Dream Again Worksheet

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Connect With Us: 

1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 

2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 

3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 

4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 

5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall 

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