![3557: [Part 2] How to Complete Your Very First Spending Audit by Amanda Brownlow on Personal Finance Basics](https://images.beamly.com/fetch/https%3A%2F%2Fmegaphone.imgix.net%2Fpodcasts%2F20f138bc-4552-11f1-a287-33f4a8c056e6%2Fimage%2F12449987d68cac39cff0d0ef1ebb9025.jpg%3Fixlib%3Drails-4.3.1%26max-w%3D3000%26max-h%3D3000%26fit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat%2Ccompress?w=365)
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3557:
Amanda Brownlow walks through the practical, sometimes uncomfortable process of dissecting your daily spending and turning raw numbers into meaningful financial goals. By categorizing expenses, confronting cash habits, and setting actionable targets, she shows how small, honest adjustments can unlock real progress toward debt reduction and savings. It’s a clear path from awareness to control, helping you build a budget that actually works in real life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2020/02/17/how-to-complete-your-very-first-spending-audit/
Quotes to ponder:
"You need to know exactly what you spent money on."
"You need to have a concrete idea of where your money went!"
"Set a goal, amount, what actions you’ll take to get there, and a deadline."
Episode references:
The Complete Guide to Money by Dave Ramsey: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Money-Dave-Ramsey/dp/1937077209
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Money-Makeover-Classic-Financial/dp/1595555277
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices