Inspired Budget
The Inspired Budget Podcast helps women live their best life and reach their money goals. Join Allison Baggerly for inspiring conversations to help you learn more about budgeting, saving money, paying off debt, and investing for your future. You’ll be hearing not only from Allison, but others along the way that have a story and voice to share.
Inspired Budget
#247: First-Gen Money Struggles and How to Overcome Them with Maria Melchor
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What does it feel like to be the first in your family to graduate, earn a salary, and suddenly make more money than the people who raised you? In this episode, I’m talking with Maria Melchor, creator of FirstGenLiving, about the emotional and financial weight of being first-gen.
Maria shares how she navigated guilt, money confusion, and cultural expectations while trying to build a secure financial life for herself. She talks about finding her footing, setting boundaries, and creating money habits that feel supportive instead of stressful.
If you are the first in your family to “make it,” or you’re working to rewrite old money stories, you’ll feel right at home in this conversation.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram: @firstgenliving
TikTok: @firstgenliving
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