Boost My Budget: Confessions of a shopaholic

Season 11

Kara tracks every cent she spends in a detailed spreadsheet… yet still feels her budget’s slipping away.

With a single income, two kids, and the goal of retiring at 60 with a fully paid off property- Her monthly retail spend could be holding her back. Can financial coach Lexi Smith help Kara swap the impulse buys for investing?

In this edition of Boost My Budget, we unpack Kara’s cashflow, tackle her doom-scroll fuelled spending sprees and help her find ways to tame that onerous spreadsheet.

We cover:

Kara’s monthly spending breakdown.
Quick wins to make budgeting feel less restrictive and more sustainable.
How to spot and manage spending triggers.

Why focusing on just one category can simplify money management.

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Boost My Budget: Confessions of a shopaholic