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CFO Corner Week 16: Why $25 a Month Changes Everything

This week's CFO move is simple: increase just one savings goal by $25.
Not your whole budget. Just one goal  -  your emergency fund, a travel fund, or your investment account. Then automate it and forget it.
$25 a month is $300 a year. Small enough that you won't feel it, big enough to actually move the needle over time.
📌 Budget Blueprint Workshop
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Nobody Is Coming to Save Your Career: It’s Time to Start Advocating for Yourself

Are you waiting to be noticed at work  -  or are you making sure you get seen? In this episode, Meghan and Maddie break down exactly how to advocate for yourself at work, from asking for that raise to positioning yourself for your next promotion.
They dig into why self-advocacy is especially hard for women (and what the research actually says about it), then hand you a practical, no-fluff playbook you can start using this week.
In this episode:
The myths keeping you stuck and underpaid
Why working hard isn't enough  -  and what to do instead
How to track your wins and build your "receipts"
The exact language to use when asking for a raise or promotion
Why discomfort is actually a sign you're doing it right
Resources mentioned:
📋 Your Performance Review Playbook
📝 Brag List Template
Raises don't go to people with potential  -  they go to people who communicate their value.
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CFO Corner Week 15: Are You Overpaying for Insurance?

Insurance is one of those things you set up once and forget about  - but a quick annual check-in can save you hundreds of dollars or catch a gap in coverage before you actually need it. This week on CFO Corner, Meghan walks you through a simple insurance review across the four main policy types most people have: auto, home or renters, life, and disability.
No switching providers, no becoming an insurance expert. Just pulling up your policies and actually looking at them.
In this episode:
What to look for in your auto, home/renters, life, and disability policies
How to think about your deductibles and whether they still make sense
Two questions to ask yourself: when did you last shop around, and are you bundling?
What to do with any savings you find (hint: be intentional)
📌 10 minutes. One action. Your money will thank you.
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The Biggest Financial Decision Nobody Talks About

The person you choose to build a life with is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make  -  even if it doesn't feel that way. In this episode, Maddie and Megh break down how your partner shapes your money (and vice versa), the three financial personality types most people fall into, and how to spot green flags and red flags before money becomes a source of tension.
Whether you're dating, in a relationship, or just thinking ahead  -  this one's for you.
Topics covered:
Why your partner influences your finances more than any budget app
The 3 financial styles: Saver/Planner, Spender, and Avoider
Day-to-day vs. long-term financial impact of a partner
Easy conversation starters that don't feel awkward
What to look for in a financially compatible partner
📌 Budget Blueprint Workshop
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CFO Corner Week 14: Wait, I'm Paying for That?

When did you last check what's actually coming out of your account every month? Not the big stuff - the $9.99 here, the $14.99 there, the app you forgot you signed up for in January.
This week, Maddie walks you through the Unsubscribe and Cancel Audit - a simple 4-step process to find what you're paying for, cut what you don't need, and put that money somewhere with a purpose.
The 4-Step Audit:
Pull your bank and credit card statements (go back 60–90 days)
Make a list of every recurring charge
Ask three questions for each one
Cancel, downgrade, or pause
This week's challenge: Set aside 20–30 minutes, do the audit, and cancel at least one thing. Then drop Maddie a message - how much did you find?
🔗 Budget Blueprint Workshop
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So You Got a Raise… Now What?

Congrats on the raise! But here's the thing  -  if you don't have a plan, that extra money will quietly disappear into everyday spending without ever moving the needle on your wealth.
In this quick episode, Meghan and Maddie walk you through a simple formula to make your raise actually work for you.
What we cover:
How to calculate your real take-home after taxes (hint: it's less than you think)
The 50/30/20 raise formula: Future You / Needs / Wants
How automation can make this happen without lifting a finger
Why intentional spending is the antidote to lifestyle creep
Resources mentioned:
🎙️ Episode 56: The Automation Episode  -  Build Your Money System in 30 Minutes
📊 Budget Blueprint Workshop
This week's action steps:
Calculate your actual take-home from your raise
Decide your split
Set up automation
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CFO Corner Week 13: Spring Into Your Savings Goals (Your Q1 Checkpoint)

Three months into the year  -  how are your savings goals actually holding up?
In this week's CFO Corner, Meghan walks you through a quick quarterly savings check-in: where you are, where you thought you'd be, and what (if anything) needs to shift. No perfection required  -  just 10 minutes of honest, intentional review.
Because the best financial plan isn't the one you set in January. It's the one that still works for your life in March.
In this episode:
How to review your Q1 savings progress (without the guilt trip)
What to do if life changed since you set your goals
One small adjustment you can make today to stay on track
You don't need to be perfect. You just need to be intentional.
🔗 Budget Blueprint Workshop
🔗 Set a Q2 calendar reminder for your next check-in!
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The Financial Glow-Up No One Talks About

Doing all the right things with your money  - but it doesn't feel like it yet? This episode is for you.
Meghan and Maddie break down the six quiet shifts that happen when you start getting serious about your finances  - the ones that don't show up in your bank balance right away, but are genuinely changing your life.
From pausing before you spend, to letting go of comparison, to building real confidence before the milestones ever arrive  - this is the Big Sister Talk you didn't know you needed.
In this episode:
Why the gap between doing the work and seeing results is actually the most important phase
6 signs you're growing financially (even when it doesn't feel like it)
What to actually do if you're in this phase right now
You're doing better than you think. Keep going.
🔗 Budget Blueprint Workshop
🔗 Episode 60: Why Your First $100K Feels Impossible 
🔗 Episode 66: Why More Money Won't Make You Feel Confident
🔗 Episode 56: The Automation Episode — Build Your Money System in 30 Minutes
🔗 5-Day Expense Reset Challenge
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CFO Corner Week 12: Don't Miss This April 15th Deadline (It's Not What You Think)

April 15th isn't just Tax Day  -  it's also the last day to make a 2025 IRA contribution. Miss it, and that window is gone forever.
This week, Maddie breaks down everything you need to do before the deadline: how much you can still contribute to your IRA, how to make sure your 401(k) is working for you in 2026, and the simple math that shows why contributing more costs less than you think.
You'll learn:  -  Why missing a contribution year costs far more than the dollar amount  -  IRA vs. 401(k): limits, deadlines, and which to prioritize  -  How pre-tax contributions mean $100/month only feels like $78  -  The 4 actions to take before April 15th
Resources:
Budget Blueprint Workshop
 
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Ever Gotten a Raise and Still Felt Broke? Lifestyle Inflation Explained

You got the raise. You're earning more. So why does it feel like you have less money than before?
That's lifestyle inflation  -  and it's one of the quietest threats to building real wealth. In this episode, Meghan and Maddie break down exactly what it is, why it happens to almost everyone, and how to enjoy your money now without derailing the future you're building.
Here's what we cover:
What lifestyle inflation actually is and how it creeps in without you noticing
The psychology behind why we spend more as we earn more
What lifestyle inflation actually costs you long-term (the numbers will surprise you)
How to recognize it in your own spending right now
Five strategies to enjoy more of your income without inflating everything
🎯 This week's action: Pull up your last three months of spending and identify one category that has quietly grown alongside your income. Just notice it  -  no judgment required.
📋 Ready to build a budget that actually protects you from lifestyle inflation? Our Budget Blueprint Workshop walks you through it step by step  -  video training, Excel + Google Sheets templates, and a completed example. Link below.
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5 Day Expense Challenge
 
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