👉 Join Anna’s FREE 5-Day Take Back Your Time Challenge!

We’re back with our time management queen, Anna Dearmon Kornick, and y’all—it’s like peanut butter and jelly: time and money just go together! IFeeling like there’s never enough time? In this episode, we’re joined by time strategist Anna Kornick to explore a new, purpose-driven approach to managing your time—without burnout, guilt, or trying to do it all. If your life feels too full and your to-do list never ends, this conversation will show you how to align your schedule with your values, take back your time, and finally feel more present and peaceful in your season.

Whether you're overwhelmed by your calendar, struggling to say no, or trying to create space for what matters most, this is for you.

Anna shares why time management isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most. We talk about:

1. Why the words you speak about time totally shape your reality (seriously—mindset matters)

2. The magic of a today list vs. an endless to-do list (hello, 5 to 7 doable tasks!)

3. Real-life friction points (like the socks... oh, the socks) and how tiny tweaks can free up your mental space

4. Why saying no to some things is saying yes to your values

5. How personalized time systems can change your life—and your bank account

💬 Key Ideas: how to take back your time, realistic time management for women, mindset shift for busy moms, aligning your time with your values, how to stop feeling overwhelmed

Anna’s 5-day challenge kicks off May 12 and it’s exactly what we all need as summer chaos rolls in. Let’s finally feel in control of our calendars and our cash.

📍Resources & Links:

• Sign up for the challenge: https://annadkornick.com/budgetbesties

4 Ways To Connect With Us:

1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook

3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching

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Snag Our Simplified Budget System!

Today, we're taking you behind the scenes of our private coaching sessions to share the real stories, real challenges, and real wins that come with building a budget that works in the messy moments of life. From surprise moving costs and mortgage pressure to sneaky Apple charges and Costco overspending, we’re breaking it all down. These lessons are too good to keep behind closed doors—because if our clients are dealing with it, chances are you are too.

Whether you're in the middle of a big life change or just trying to keep your grocery budget under control, this episode is full of practical takeaways and comforting reminders. We’ve got your back through every budgeting curveball.

What We Talk About:

1. Why moving always costs more than you think

2. The 15-year vs. 30-year mortgage debate (especially for single income households)

3. How a few forgotten subscriptions can wreck next month’s budget

4. The danger of “extra” money sitting in your account

5. When buying the dream house means saying no to everything else—for a season

6. Credit card points vs. actual financial peace

7. Our honest (maybe unpopular) opinion on Costco and bulk stores

Budget Takeaways:

1. Moving is messy—plan as much as you can, but give yourself grace when the numbers don’t look perfect.

2. Debt freedom takes sacrifice. But short-term discomfort can create long-term options.

3. Put your bills in one account and pull your rollover money out—no temptation!

4. If there’s no wiggle room in your budget, it’s not the right time for a 15-year mortgage.

5. Credit card points are not a budgeting strategy. They’re a trap. (We said what we said.)

4 Ways To Connect With Us:

1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook

3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching

"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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Snag Our Simplified Budget System!

Hey there, budget besties! 💸

We get this question all the time: “What bank should I use?” And honestly? We wish it were as easy as tossing out a perfect recommendation—but it’s not that simple.

In this episode, Shana and Vanessa are giving you all the tools you need to pick the right bank (or credit union!) that actually works for your budget, not against it. Think of it like this: your bank is your personal assistant, and you’re the CEO. Time to do some hiring! 👩‍💼💼

We walk you through a full bank interview checklist—the exact questions you need to ask to make sure your bank is helping you automate, organize, and protect your money goals.

✨ What we cover:

1. Why your bank (or credit union) should fit your budget style, not the other way around

2. The non-negotiables you need from your bank (spoiler: multiple accounts and no hidden fees)

3. Why local credit unions are sometimes a secret weapon

4. How your bank could be slowing down your budgeting progress

5. What to look for in your bank’s app and online features

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4 Ways To Connect With Us:

1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook

3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching

"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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