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
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Email the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com

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Jill McKinley

Jill McKinley is an IT professional, lifelong learner, and multi-podcast creator based in Wisconsin. Known as "Jill from the Northwoods," she hosts five shows spanning practical life change, Christian faith formation, sequential Bible study, nature science, and AI for everyday people. Her content is grounded, structured, and built for listeners who want depth without overwhelm — one small step at a time. Find her at jillfromthenorthwoods.com.