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33 | The Budget Line Item That Changed Everything and How It Became One of My Favorite Savings Hacks
Sep 16, 2026 · 14 min · 10 segments
Last year I added a line item to our budget called "I Said No." And it has saved me hundreds of dollars.
In this episode I am walking you through exactly how it works because as someone who is not a…
Last year I added a line item to our budget called "I Said No." And it has saved me hundreds of dollars.
In this episode I am walking you through exactly how it works because as someone who is not a natural saver and genuinely loves a nice lunch and a good coffee, white knuckling my way through spending cuts was never going to work for me. So I made saying no feel exciting instead.
This is not a deprivation episode. I literally went to Starbucks the day I recorded this. This is about awareness, intention, and what a budget can actually do for you when you stop seeing it as a restriction and start seeing it as the tool that makes the vacation, the kids' accounts, and the guilt free coffee all possible.
Because that coffee you said no to? That is generational wealth in disguise.
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*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional for guidance specific to your situation*.
Last year I added a line item to our budget called "I Said No." And it has saved me hundreds of dollars.
In this episode I am walking you through exactly how it works because as someone who is not a…