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Jan 2025
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The Anti-Budget Blueprint: Your Fast Tra...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
About this episode

Ready to ditch the traditional budgeting rules that never seem to work and finally take control of your debt? In this episode, we’re tearing up the budget and introducing The Anti-Budget Blueprint—a simpler, more effective way to fast-track your journey to debt freedom.

We’ll cover:

  • Why traditional budgets fail most people (and what to do instead).
  • The key steps to creating a spending plan that feels good and works.
  • How to prioritize your debt payoff without sacrificing everything you love.
  • Real-life examples of how this approach can change your money game.


This isn’t just about paying off debt—it’s about transforming how you think about and manage your money. Whether you’re overwhelmed by debt or just ready for a fresh start, this episode gives you actionable steps to take back control.

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