Stop Budgeting Like It’s 1995

Your latte isn’t the problem — your outdated money system is.

Intro

You’ve tried the spreadsheets. The apps. The budget categories that make your head spin. And still… something doesn’t click.

You feel like you’re constantly starting over. Resetting. Wondering, “Why can’t I stick to this?”

Spoiler: The problem isn’t you. The problem is the one-size-fits-all budgeting advice that hasn’t evolved since dial-up internet.

The Old Way (and Why It Doesn’t Work)

• Rooted in restriction, not balance

• Built on guilt, not intentional spending

• Assumes everyone’s life, values, and goals are the same

• Ignores the emotional side of money entirely

“Just track your spending” doesn’t help when you’re fighting money guilt, ADHD overwhelm, or two totally different money personalities under one roof.

What Real-Life Budgeting Looks Like

• Flexible, not rigid

• Values-based (hello, backyard fence for the dog!)

• Designed around your life — your income, your goals, your season

• Feels empowering, not exhausting

What to Do Instead

You don’t need a perfect system.
You need a system that works for you — something simple, sustainable, and aligned with where you actually want to go.

Maybe that’s a few tweaks.
Maybe it’s a whole new money map.
Either way, it should feel doable — not like you’re being grounded by your bank account.

Ready to Stop Budgeting Like It’s 1995?

If you’re craving a new way to do money — one built on clarity, confidence, and real-life alignment — that’s exactly what I help with.

If you’re ready to get unstuck with your budget, the Budget Review session is now open — and it’s a steal at $75. Check it out here.

It’s a great way to dip your toe into the waters of financial coaching and you’ll get impactful, personalized recommendations and leave with a clear path forward.

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