About this episode
When it comes to your finances, organization is everything. In fact, organization is everything in EVERY area of your life! An organized life helps you feel confident, in control and gives you the necessary clarity of what should be happening next. On the flip side, a disorganized life leaves you feeling stressed, anxious and surrounded by chaos. When it comes to your money, chaos is not the way to go! That's why I'm so excited to welcome back to the show, planning expert Alaina Fingal of The Organized Money. Alaina is joining me today to help you properly plan, prepare and organize your finances! Here's a glance at this episode: [03:22] Every time Alaina would create a budget, she would end up blowing that budget. She identified a lack of planning as the real culprit. [12:51] Write down what's happening in your life over the course of 2 weeks. This will give you a good idea of how you truly are spending your time. [22:22] Alaina keeps her old budget data. She refers to it when preparing for expenses that are coming up again. Things like back to school and the holidays. [34:54] Adapt your planning routine to where you currently are in life. It's okay if your planning system changes – we have different seasons of life! [43:26] Alaina breaks down her daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning process and how much time it takes. Rate, Review, & Follow: Did you love this episode? Are you a fan of the City Girl Savings podcast? If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps spread the word about City Girl Savings, and hopefully helps more people make the best money moves possible on the way to their dream life! To leave a review on Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, please make sure you're subscribed and following the City Girl Savings podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Alaina's YouTube Channel Follow Alaina on Instagram Learn about Raya's
