Summary: Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Learn how a budget can help you two have more options and achieve your dreams!<br> [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/couplemoney/How_to_Give_Yourselves_More_Options_with_Money.mp3″ social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ]<br> Budgets & Goals = More Options with Money<br> <br> As we wrap this year up, I’m going over the interviews we’ve had and I wanted to address a misconception or I guess fear is a better word that I’ve heard from people about money.<br> Having a financial plan or even a budget limits you. It somehow pens you in, taking away options.<br> That truth is having a plan for your money, giving it a purpose gives you two more options, not less.<br> Today I share two guests and their take about money and choices.<br> <br> * Jessica: There was a point where they decided they were going to<a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/embrace-financially-prepare-change-couple-jessica-moorhouse/"> buy a place in Toronto</a>. Buying a house, condo, whatever is a big decision. It’s not something you can quickly walk away from. But with a bit of planning, Jessica and her husband created an option should they need to leave.<br> * Liz: She and her husband are on track to <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/early-retirement-in-your-30s-with-frugalwoods/">retire next year in their 30s</a>. They’re already in their homestead in Vermont. To get there, they made very specific choices about their lifestyle, housing, and work. Being a young couple, people might wonder if they’re limiting themselves too quickly. But I think Liz had a great point about change and choice.<br> <br> Listen in and hear from themselves how they’ve given themselves more options with their finances and lives.<br> Hope you enjoy!<br> Subscribe to Couple Money Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couple-money-podcast-build/id924656111">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/elle-martinez/couple-money-podcast?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, or copy <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/feed/podcast/">this link to use </a>with a podcatcher of your choice. You can also find me hanging out on <a href="https://twitter.com/CoupleMoney">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/couplemoney">Facebook!</a><br> Resources to Help You Dump Debt<br> Want to learn more? Here are some resources to check out:<br> <br> * <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595555277/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1595555277&linkCode=as2&tag=couplemoney-20&linkId=f0bf04b98a547cc07a108b946ce6e84f">The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness</a><br> * <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511906162/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511906162&linkCode=as2&tag=couplemoney-20&linkId=ebf01108b6350847a938600363392b59">The Great Debt Dump: Running Toward Financial Freedom with the Power of Community</a><br> * <a href="http://couplemoney.com/debt-reduction/paying-down-debt-as-coupl/">Paying Off Debt as a Couple</a><br> * <a href="http://couplemoney.com/money-questions/paying-off-debt-as-a-couple/">Attacking Debt: Which One First?</a><br> <br> Thank You to Our Partners<br> Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.<br> Did I mention it’s free? Why don’t you<a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/pc"> give Personal Capital a try today</a>?<br> Support for this podcast also comes from <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/divvy">Divvy Investments</a>.
