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Done With Debt Part 3: Your Debt Snowball Game Plan (Where to Start When You Have Multiple Debts)
I'm breaking down why you need to build a sinking fund BEFORE aggressively paying off debt, and how to actually plan for the things you know are coming instead of acting surprised every time.
Katy Almstrom
Jun 181 min read


Done With Debt Part 2: Why You Need to Save Money BEFORE Paying Off Debt (And How Much)
I'm breaking down why you need to build a sinking fund BEFORE aggressively paying off debt, and how to actually plan for the things you know are coming instead of acting surprised every time.
Katy Almstrom
Jun 181 min read


Done With Debt Part 1: How to Actually Stop Using Your Credit Cards (The First 30 Days)
The first 30 days after you decide to stop using credit cards are the hardest. In this episode, I'm giving you the actual tactics to make it through that first month without swiping your card. Not theory. Not 'just stop' advice. Real strategies that work when life gets expensive and temptation hits.
Katy Almstrom
May 271 min read


The One Money Goal That Actually Matters in 2026
You don't need ten money goals for 2026. You need ONE.
Katy Almstrom
May 271 min read


What If This Is The Year Everything Changes With Your Money?
What if this is the year everything changes with your money?
Katy Almstrom
Mar 291 min read


The Fastest Way to Get Started Paying Off Debt (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)
You have multiple debts and you have NO idea where to start. In this episode, I'm cutting through all the noise and giving you the only three things you need to start paying off debt this week.
Katy Almstrom
Mar 291 min read


How to Go From Knowing What to Do to Actually Doing It
You've read the books. You've listened to the podcasts. You KNOW what you're supposed to do with your money. If you've been stuck in "learning mode" for months (or years), this podcast episode is for you.
Katy Almstrom
Feb 171 min read


Forget Resolutions - Do This Instead
New Year's resolutions fail 80% of the time - and it's not your fault. I'm giving you what to do instead: A Monthly Money Focus.
Katy Almstrom
Feb 71 min read


New Year, Same You (And Why That's Actually Perfect)
I'm breaking down why trying to transform into a completely different person doesn't work - and what does - in order to pay off debt.
Katy Almstrom
Jan 181 min read


Why You Keep Going Back to Your Credit Cards (And How to Stop)
In this episode, I'm breaking down why credit cards feel so helpful (until they become a trap), and the exact strategy to actually stop using them.
Katy Almstrom
Nov 20, 20251 min read


The Real Reason You Can't Stick to Your Budget
With the holidays coming up (Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, parties, travel), November and December need a PLAN, not a budget.
Katy Almstrom
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Your Money Is Telling the Truth (Even When You're Not)
If you're tired of the disconnect between what you say matters and where your money actually goes, this episode will help you get aligned.
Katy Almstrom
Nov 7, 20251 min read


What To Do When You're Avoiding Your Bank Account
In this episode, I'm diving into why we avoid our money - and more importantly, how to move from avoidance to awareness without shame or overwhelm.
Katy Almstrom
Oct 30, 20251 min read


The Real Reason Your Debt Isn't Going Down (And How to Fix It)
In this episode, I'm breaking down the real math behind why minimum payments keep you trapped - and the one shift that can cut years off your debt payoff timeline.
Katy Almstrom
Oct 30, 20251 min read


"I Can't Afford Help With Money" - Let's Talk About That
"I can't afford to get help with my money." I hear this all the time, and I'm not going to try to convince you that you're wrong. Instead, let's have a real conversation about this decision - because sometimes "I can't afford it" is absolutely true, and sometimes it's the excuse that keeps you stuck.
Katy Almstrom
Oct 10, 20251 min read


3 Money Decisions to Make Before the Year Ends
We have three months left in 2025. Three months to make real progress with debt payoff instead of waiting for some mythical "perfect time" in January that never comes.
Katy Almstrom
Oct 5, 20251 min read


The 5 Stages of Money Confidence (Where Are You?)
The journey from money chaos to money confidence isn't a straight line - it happens in stages. And understanding exactly where you are can help you focus on what you actually need next.
Katy Almstrom
Oct 5, 20251 min read


The Power of a Money Reset (And Why You Need One)
When was the last time you actually looked at where your money went last month? Most of us are running on financial autopilot, making money decisions based on how we feel in the moment or what seems urgent. But we never step back to see the bigger picture.
Katy Almstrom
Sep 19, 20251 min read


3 Reasons You Always Feel Broke (Even with Good Income)
If you're constantly wondering where your paycheck went, feeling stressed about money despite earning good income, or questioning why you can't seem to get ahead - this episode is for you.
Katy Almstrom
Sep 16, 20251 min read


How to Stop Saying 'I Can't Afford It' (And What to Say Instead)
"I can't afford it." If you catch yourself saying this phrase a lot, you're accidentally keeping yourself stuck in scarcity thinking.
Katy Almstrom
Sep 16, 20251 min read
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