Episode 51

51 - Savings for Peace and Fun

51 - Savings for Peace and Fun

I share a book that completely changed my perspective on money. It's called Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche.

Aliche talks about the importance of saving money for emergencies and achieving our dreams in her book. But what I love most about her approach is how she encourages us to think like squirrels - saving during good times, automating our savings, and listing our expected abundant times to save for. It's such a simple but effective way to approach our finances.

Aliche also emphasizes the importance of having an emergency fund and calculating one’s noodle budget. And let's be real, we all need a noodle budget! Finally, she advises listeners only to buy things they need or love and to think of money as time.

If you're looking to get good with money (and, let’s be honest, who isn’t?), I highly recommend reading this book. It's packed with practical tips and advice to help you control your finances and achieve your goals.

Links

https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=2731

https://thebudgetnista.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIT8TaVZg5VVxj94ycoJzPA

Jill’s Links
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/startwithsmallsteps

Twitter startwithsmallsteps

Email the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.