Episode 14

Budget Is A Bad Word

Published on: 18th December, 2022

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Sharing the results I have.

It took time and intention.

Creating a financial portfolio.

Focusing on the "budget" it's a bad word for me because it reminds me of restrictions. 

Creating budgets for families and going over them and saying, "Okay, here's your income, here's your expenses, stay within the budget, don't go over the budget, don't borrow from one category to cover another category, thinking you can play catch up later, because that's what we're always doing."

The concept of borrowing, you're always playing catch up. 

A lot of business entrepreneurs are using credit to survive. 

What are you doing with the money that's coming in? 

During the pandemic so many people were laid off, right, and got unemployment, an extra $600 a week on top of their regular unemployment. 

They had all this money, they didn't know what to do with it. 

It doesn't matter. If someone doesn't know what to do with the $1,000. They're not going to know what to do with $10,000. 

It doesn't matter how much money you make, it's what you do with it. 

All budgets should equal 0.

A budget is not a guide. It's a strategy that keeps you on track.

Allocating your funds, giving every dollar a job.

Always staying within the guide so you know exactly where your money is.

What's your favorite way to budget your money?

If you believe a budget is restrictive, then let's chat.

When we realize that we aren't tracking our money, it goes away very quickly.

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intro/outer music "IDM" by Christa Lily

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I Date Money
Rebuild financial stability after divorce—rewrite your money story with clarity and confidence.
Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast where divorced mompreneurs learn how to rebuild financial stability after divorce without spreadsheets, shame, or second-guessing every decision.

Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money strategist, and creator of the Money Multiplier System— this show is where clarity meets confidence.

Each week, Lisa shares raw stories, practical strategies, and spiritual insights to help you:

Release fear and guilt around money so you feel safe spending again.

Create steady income and financial security—even if your business feels unpredictable.

Confidently pay yourself, cover taxes, and provide stability for your kids.

Rewrite your money story so you can step into your role as a secure, empowered mom.

This isn’t your accountant’s podcast. It’s real talk for women ready to stop feeling broke, build true stability, and finally trust themselves with money.

Because it doesn’t matter how much you have—it’s what you do with it. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

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Lisa Drennon

Lisa Drennon, Wealth Activator & founder of iDateMoney® has been in the finance & insurance industry since 1987. Her unconventional Money Multiplier System transformed her money relationship to become a self-made millionaire, retire 2 ½ years early, pay $100K of debt in 6 months, & relocate to her beachfront dream home.