Make Better Money Decisions in 2026 with a Year Plan - Ep #87

Budget Effect: How to Budget, How to Pay off Debt, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Improve your Money Mindset on a single income

Budget Effect: How to Budget, How to Pay off Debt, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Improve your Money Mindset on a single income
Make Better Money Decisions in 2026 with a Year Plan - Ep #87
Jan 07, 2026

A year plan helps you zoom out and see all your money at once, not just month to month. When you do that, a few powerful things happen:

  • You gain clarity around what you’re actually capable of in a year
  • You can set realistic goals for saving, investing, vacations, and self-care
  • You understand why money feels tight — and what to adjust

In this episode, I walk you through:

  • What a year plan is (and what it’s not)
  • How to create one using your monthly numbers
  • Why it’s especially helpful if you’re draining savings or relying on credit cards
  • How it improves decision-making and reduces stress
  • Why I hated my year plan at first — and why I’m so glad I stuck with it

A year plan might give you a little discomfort at first — but on the other side is less stress, more freedom, and better decisions all year long.

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