Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living

In this episode of Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living, host Nate Tanner helps parents tackle the predictable but often overlooked costs of raising kids. From back-to-school supplies to sports registration and birthday parties, Nate walks through how to break down kid-related Alligator expenses, build a paycheck-based Alligator Plan, and teach kids the Triggator Triangle through real-life examples. With pract...

In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner shares how to build a Spending Plan that works even when your income doesn’t follow a predictable rhythm. Whether you’re a freelancer, server, rideshare driver, or anyone living on variable income, you’ll learn how to build a baseline plan using your lowest expected income, separate fixed and flexible expenses, and use Alligator Funds and margin planning to smooth out the chaos. Thi...

In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner helps you step into the role of CFO for your personal finances. You’ll learn how to audit your spending plan like a pro, run a personal Profit & Loss review, and identify the silent budget busters that are quietly draining your progress. From emotional spending to seasonal Alligators and underused categories, Nate walks you through how to spot the leaks and reassign your money w...

In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner walks you through building your personalized Debt Battle Plan using the Triggator Triangle. You’ll learn how to choose your strategy—Snowball, Avalanche, or Custom—then build your plan using the free worksheet. Nate shares how to scout your debts like a real-time strategy game, calculate your attack budget, and use snowflakes to accelerate your progress. If you’ve ever felt stuck in...

In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner guides you through a full-on credit card detox. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the swipe-now, stress-later cycle, this one’s for you. Nate breaks down why credit cards feel helpful but often sabotage your spending plan, exposes the truth behind points and perks, and walks you through how to stop using credit cards—even if the thought makes you sweat. With stories, stats, and a few pop...

In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner breaks down the OBBBA and what it means for your taxes, benefits, and spending plan. From permanent changes to the standard deduction to temporary tax breaks on tips and overtime, Nate walks you through what’s changing and how to respond with clarity—not panic. You’ll also learn about new Medicaid and SNAP requirements, how to prepare for them, and how to keep your Triggator Triangl...

In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner walks you through how to build a spending plan that reflects your values—not just your bills. You’ll learn how to give first, protect your Four Walls, prepare for life’s Alligators, and align your joyful spending with what matters most. With practical steps, personal stories, and a few pop culture references (yes, Mr. Miyagi makes an appearance), this episode will help you turn your...

In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner gets real about what it means to be in financial survival mode—and how to build a plan that gets you out. From protecting your Four Walls to building a micro-budget that fits in your pocket, this episode is packed with practical strategies, personal stories, and encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their finances. Nate shares his own journey from job loss to stability, an...