Beyond the Paycheck

Smart Saving Strategies for New Home Expenses

Episode Summary

Need to furnish your home without breaking the bank? 🛋️ Our new podcast episode shares savvy strategies for new homeowners. #BudgetingWithIntent #DIYHomeProjects

Episode Notes

Today, Paula Christine takes you on her journey from being a renter to becoming a homeowner. She talks about the money hurdles and lessons she learned during this big life shift. She stresses the need for smart budgeting in all parts of owning a home, from ensuring furniture fits before buying it to cutting back on subscriptions and shopping for the best prices.

 

Paula Christine points out that changing how you spend money is key. She suggests doing DIY projects instead of hiring pros and looking for free or cheap fun stuff to do for entertainment, among other ways to cut costs. Paula highlights the importance of keeping a balanced budget to stay financially stable, especially when you have new bills like a mortgage and home upkeep costs.

 

By sharing her own experiences and practical tips, you can learn helpful ways to handle the financial side of owning a home, save more money, and secure your financial future.  

 

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Measure before you purchase

(2:03) Ways to cut costs

(4:49) Do projects yourself

(5:39) Shopping smarter

(8:23) Have inexpensive fun

(10:08) Outro