Overdrafts and Money Fights: The Simple Budget Fix (Bills vs. Spending) | 455

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This week, we're bringing you all the warm fuzzies and practical wins – especially for the husbands out there! From Xbox subscriptions to DIY car repairs, we’re talking about how couples can honor each other while staying on budget (and keeping the peace ✌️).

We dive into:

💸 The Power of Separate Spending Accounts

One of our sweet coaching clients found total clarity when she and her husband created individual spending accounts. Now, he can snag all the Fortnite skins his heart desires – without messing up the grocery budget. Win-win!

📺 Bills vs. Spending: Let's Clear It Up

Not sure what goes where? We’re breaking down our favorite way to define expenses:

1. Bills = anything with a due date

2. Spending = everything else

   Yup, even that Netflix binge or gaming splurge can be totally budget-friendly when it’s in the right place.

🛠️ The $30K Question: New Car or New Transmission?

Another couple came in clutch with some smart decision-making. Instead of jumping into a $30,000 car loan, they fixed their current ride themselves (shoutout to handy husbands!). And because they’d already been saving for car maintenance? The money was already there. 💥

Plus, we chat about:

🚗 Leasing cars – is it really worth it?

🧠 Mindset shifts around spending

🧘‍♀️ Giving yourself time and space to breathe before making big decisions

So whether you’re team “Fix-It-Yourself” or “Let’s Just Buy a New One,” there’s something here for all of us trying to live our best financial lives – together.

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