Welcome back to Elevate Your Paycheck! After a short break, I’m excited to jump back in with an episode all about unlocking your potential—financially and personally. As the first quarter of the year wraps up, it’s the perfect time to reset and refocus on your financial goals.

To help you do just that, I’ve launched March Money Madness, a daily challenge designed to help you rethink and improve your relationship with money. Each day, we tackle a small but impactful task to shift your mindset, uncover new financial habits, and set yourself up for long-term success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💡 The Power of Mindset in Achieving Financial Goals – How gratitude rewires your brain for success.
📖 Finding Your Money Mantra – Why successful people use guiding principles and how you can, too.
💰 Smart Spending Challenge – Can you treat yourself for under $10?
🧠 Emotions & Money – How our feelings impact our spending habits (featuring insights from a psychotherapist!).
📦 Decluttering & Financial Growth – How letting go of physical clutter can clear mental and financial space.
🎧 The Importance of Personal Finance Podcasts – Learning and growing through financial education.

Key Takeaways & Action Steps:

✅ Join the Challenge! Download the free March Money Madness Calendar and follow along.
✅ Follow Me on Instagram! I’ll be posting my daily takes on the challenge—tag me @thefinancialmoment and share your progress.
✅ Reflect & Take Action – What money habits do you need to change? What financial beliefs are holding you back?

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Download the March Money Madness Calendar
📺 Watch My Interview on Emotions & Money with Leticia (Psychotherapist & RN)
📩 Send Me Your Feedback! I’d love to hear how the challenge is impacting your financial journey—DM me or email info@thefinancialmoment.com

🎧 See you next week as we continue March Money Madness with new insights and actionable steps to transform your finances!

Let’s Stay Connected!

🌐 Website: thefinancialmoment.com
📸 Instagram: @thefinancialmoment
💼 Money Coaching: Need deeper support? Visit my website to learn how we can help you take control of your finances.

📢 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Your support helps us reach more people on their financial journey.

In this follow-up episode of Elevate Your Paycheck, host Carolyn delves deeper into the financial missteps many of us make—this time focusing on the importance of savings and planning for emergencies. Carolyn candidly shares her own experiences, from costly car repairs that caught her off guard to the challenges of preparing for her children's education.

With practical insights into emergency funds, long-term savings, and sinking funds, this episode is filled with actionable tips for anyone looking to get a better handle on their finances. Whether you're new to saving or want to refine your approach, Carolyn’s advice will help you build a more secure financial future.

Tune in to learn how to avoid common savings mistakes and set yourself up for success. Don’t miss the wrap-up of this two-part series, as Carolyn shows you how to create financial goals that truly align with your life dreams.

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In this candid episode of Elevate Your Paycheck, host Carolyn gets personal as she opens up about her own financial missteps in a relatable and insightful way.

From living beyond her means to battling impulse spending and the pitfalls of avoiding a budget, Carolyn dives into the lessons learned along her journey toward financial independence.

Whether you’re struggling with lifestyle creep, making impulsive purchases, or fearing the word “budget,” this episode is packed with honest advice, actionable strategies, and encouragement.

Tune in to learn how to break free from these common money traps and start making smarter financial decisions. Plus, stay tuned for part two, where Carolyn tackles emergency planning and more!

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In today's episode we are diving deep into why it's time to shake things up and step out of your financial comfort zone. I'll walk you through the excitement and the possible scare of facing the unknown, and I've got some real talk about how clinging to the familiar might be holding you back.
Plus, I'm sharing some personal stories and easy-to-follow tips to help you embrace change and boost your financial game.
It's all about making bold moves towards growth and empowerment. Let's get this adventure started!

Links mentioned:
Simply Paid Off

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This was a super fun episode to record! We are going to jump into a Q&A session of some of the most popular questions that I get asked on a regular basis.

SO.. I am sure that one of these topics have crossed your mind at some point.

• The balancing act: Saving money vs. paying off debt.
• Negotiating with creditors: Can it really boost your credit score?
• Good debt vs. bad debt: Understanding their impact on your credit.
• Emergency funds: Your secret weapon for a healthy credit score.
• Smart spending: Avoiding the debt trap with informed decisions.
• Money tools: The best apps for tracking expenses and managing finances.
• Life's big changes: Marriage, divorce, children, and their effect on your money and credit.
• Financial literacy: Why knowing more means a better credit score.

So many great questions.. have a listen and if you have any questions of your own.
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Most importantly, I expect to see you at the Masterclass this week if you missed yesterday's talk! I want to ensure that you are receiving all of the financial literacy possible to guide your financial future.

Here is the link to register: https://bit.ly/3SoQxDL

Did you know we are launching our FIRST digital course??? Again more ways to speed up your journey towards financial goals. Click here to enrol: https://bit.ly/Simplypaidoff

Finally here is the link to the Canadian Government's FREE budgeting tool.

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QUESTION: How do you learn? Although manuals and instructions are great, what really makes you grasp a concept is experiencing it.

Whether you love the details or fly by the seat of your pants, financial planning can incorporate all spectrums of personality types, as long as your goals are aligned.
In this episode, I share some of my personal and client experiences to help you understand how different personalities influence financial planning and decision-making. And how it can be a part of your personal financial plan.
Finally, I discuss the importance of creating goals, PLUS, I offer a few added tips on what to incorporate to make them realistic and attainable.

Click play now – just by listening, you’re one step further on your journey toward financial freedom!

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The 4 Most Effective Strategies for Boosting Your Credit Score.

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In this episode, we highlight the vital role parents have in teaching financial literacy to their children due to the gap in school education. We want to create a financially aware generation so, we can't wait to share how you can be the factor in changing your child's financial future.

Key Highlights:

1. Financial Education at Home
2. Practical Financial Lessons:
3. Parental Role Modeling
4. Goal Setting and Planning
5. Open Money Discussions
6. Resources for Parents

This episode can guide you in the next steps of you and your child's financial journey. Let's shape the next generation together.

Links mentioned:
Budgeting Tips Guide
Eliminating Debt Guide

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In this week's episode we explore the various types of money mindsets and their impact on our economic health. Financial Wellness is not merely about the numbers; it's about empowering you to embrace healthier financial habits and attitudes!

Understanding your approach to money is crucial in making empowered and effective financial decisions. We explore the mindsets that people commonly have towards money and how these perspectives can significantly influence financial behaviours.

You'll discover:

• Scarcity Mindset: How a feeling of never having enough impacts spending and saving habits.
• Avoidance Mindset: The tendency to ignore financial issues and how to overcome this through practical steps.
• Security Mindset: Prioritizing safety and stability in financial decisions and understanding its benefits and limitations.
• Status Mindset: How the desire to impress others with wealth can lead to unhealthy financial choices.

Tune in to this enlightening episode to understand how your mindset shapes your financial life. It's a crucial step in elevating your financial wellness This episode is more than just a listen; it's a journey towards transforming your relationship with money and sets the stage for financial stability and growth in 2024 and beyond.

Links mentioned:
2024 Planning Toolkit

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