Episode 074: How to Prevent Lifestyle Inflation

<p>Today's episode is a Haley and Justin special - all about lifestyle inflation! No one does it like the Brown-Woods family and WHEW BOY did we need to put ourselves in check. We review our budget audit that showed us just how much we were inflating in 2021 and give some action steps to help you protect yourself from falling into these overspending ways.</p> <p>Remember: your budget isn’t restrictive, but it also shouldn’t be a free for all that doesn’t align with your other goals.<br /> <br /></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lKF4PKLJOvfnd6pydBrjv?si=XSmNuv3kSyCZRjlxFp7NAg"> Meaning Over Money episode about inflation</a></p> <p><a href= "%20https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-you-give-a-24-year-old-%24600-000/id1520347266?i=1000537705835"> Episode 55 of this podcast to here our full story</a></p> <p> </p> <p>I<span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">nterested in working with a Financial Coach? You can schedule a free consultation with Haley here:</span> <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://bit.ly/3BSs3aU">HERE</a></p> <div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"> <p><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> We want talk with YOU about your highs and your lows so we can <strong>normalize conversations about money with normal people</strong>. If you are interested in chatting with us and telling your story, or asking us questions, please reach out! Send us an email</span> <a href= "mailto:haley@priceofavocadotoast.com">haley@priceofavocadotoast.com</a> <span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue',