Boost my Budget: Bringing accountability to this ”parking fine princess”

2025-07-24

In this instalment of Boost My Budget, we meet Chloe; 21 years old, self employed and the first to admit her money habits are a bit of a mess. Sporadic saving and impulse spending, blurred lines between business and personal cashflow, a budgeting system based mostly on vibes. She’s ready to change that. She wants accountability. In this episode, with expert help from financial coach Lexi Smith, we help bring structure (and sanity) to her budget. Showing that it’s possible to spend smarter, without sucking the fun out...

In this instalment of Boost My Budget, we meet Chloe; 21 years old, self employed and the first to admit her money habits are a bit of a mess.

Sporadic saving and impulse spending, blurred lines between business and personal cashflow, a budgeting system based mostly on vibes.

She’s ready to change that. She wants accountability.

In this episode, with expert help from financial coach Lexi Smith, we help bring structure (and sanity) to her budget. Showing that it’s possible to spend smarter, without sucking the fun out of life.

We cover:

a live review of Chloe’s spending.
Tips for separating business and personal cashflow as a sole trader.
How to tackle irregular saving and impulsive spending.
The “75 hard” challenge, for your money.

Links Referenced:

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🎧 Listen to: our previous Boost my Budget’s

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