Decluttered Home, Empowered Finances: Rethinking How You Spend: Part 1 of the Empowering Life Series (Ep 253)

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• Get show notes + free resources: https://wannabeclutterfree.com/253
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• Previous episodes with financial themes:
• Episode 243 with Germaine Foley
• Episode 232 with Jill Sirianni
• Episode 174 with Alli Williams

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Tired of clutter taking over your home and draining your bank account? In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, Deanna Yates explores how physical clutter creates financial stress—and what you can do about it.

As part of a new 10-part series on empowering your life through decluttering, this episode focuses on the Earning & Spending pillar. Deanna shares how impulse purchases often lead to clutter and regret, and how intentional spending can restore your peace of mind.

You’ll learn:

• Why emotional and impulse spending adds to your overwhelm
• How to create a “capsule budget” that mirrors your capsule wardrobe
• The power of spending with purpose (not panic)
• Simple steps to stop overspending and start investing in your future

If you’re ready for more financial clarity and less chaos, this episode is your perfect post–tax day reset.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome + why finances matter right now

02:45 – What financial clutter really looks like

05:59 – Quick strategies to reduce impulse spending

09:44 – Quality over quantity: how to shop like a minimalist

15:52 – The emotional triggers behind spending

20:56 – How to grow your wealth instead of just consuming

24:39 – Action steps for decluttering your finances

29:40 – Wrap-up + what’s coming next in the series

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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