105 | Q&A: Student Loan Payments Are Back! We Just Got Our Budget To Where We Can Pay $400 Extra On Debt But Now There Will Be Nothing Left To Pay Off Debt. What Do We Do? Budgeting W/ No Wiggle Room

⁠Grab Our Signature Budget Template Now!⁠ We're back for another episode of Q&A! Today we're talking to a listener that had their budget ALL figured out and now the student loan payments are back and it's wrecking their budget! They had managed to save around three to $400 per month to put towards debt, but now their student loan payments are back, leaving them with no extra money at the end of the month! They're seeking advice on how to navigate this situation while juggling work and taking care of their kids. Here are the basic tips & takeaways: Revisit your expenses and take a closer look at your budget. Determine the difference between needs and wants, and identify areas where you can cut back. Revaluate your spending habits Consider reducing entertainment subscriptions Reevaluate your insurance plans & renegotiate your rates We also talk about: What to do if you've already pared your budget down as much as possible. How you may want to contact your creditors directly & how they'll be more willing to work with you if you chat with them BEFORE a default How you can request deferred payments for a month or discuss the possibility of lowering payments or interest rates. Finally, we also talked about the importance of teaching your children about personal finance. This situation can be an opportunity to discuss the negative impact of student loans and the value of saving for college from an early age. Having open conversations about finances and instilling good money habits can help them avoid financial struggles in the future. ~~~~~ 4 Ways To Connect With Us: 1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall  2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook  3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget  4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching  "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" < If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.  Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!