The Budget Couple

We are the Budget Couple. We make a bi-weekly podcast that talks about life, family, and how to afford it. Join us on our budgeting journey as we explore the keys to budgeting, personal finance, and more.

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Episode 3: $60,000 in debt!

Danielle and Nate talk about how they went into $60,000 of debt in just a few months to get solar panels on their house along with a new car. The plan to get out of debt along with the reasons for going into debt are discussed. Show Notes Nissan Leaf Federal EV Tax Credit State EV Tax Credit Solar Panels…

Episode 02: How we setup our budget

In this episode we discuss what let us to create a budget, how we went about it, and how it’s evolved over time. We go into some details on budget line items, planning for retirement, and fitting in fun. Show Notes Required costs: Mortgage/Rent Utilities Internet/Cable Food Childcare Gas Car payment Solar panel payment Baby and pet items Optional costs:…

Episode 01: Welcome to the Budget Couple

Welcome to the Budget Couple. We are a real-life married couple that discusses our finances and everything that goes into running a household. Show Notes Introduction About us and our budgeting story Budgeted items: Bills vs. fun money Budget adjustments: Time it takes to zero in on what things actually cost