You Can’t Control the Economy - BUT You Can Control Your Money | Crystal Paine @TheMoneySavingMom (EP468)

Money can feel especially stressful when so much of the economy is outside of our control. Rising costs, housing challenges, job uncertainty, college expenses, retirement - it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly bracing for what might come next. But while we can’t control the economy, we can become more intentional about the way we manage what we have.Today I’m joined by Crystal Paine, author of The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women, to talk about creating more peace and confidence around money. Crystal shares about the emotional side of spending, financial fears many women carry, navigating money as a couple, and why both partners should understand their household finances. Plus, Crystal shares practical ways to curb impulse spending, identify stress-spending triggers, save on everyday expenses, and build financial habits that actually work in real life.Links Discussed in This Episode |Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube ChannelPrevious Episode: EP261: Time-Saving Tips for Overwhelmed Moms | Crystal PaineWebsite: Camel Camel CamelWebsite: You Need a BudgetFree 5-Day Budget Makeover: https://moneysavingmom.lpages.co/5-day-budget-makeover/Free Budgeting Worksheets: https://moneysavingmom.lpages.co/budget-spreadsheet/Free 60 Meals to Make Instead of Getting Takeout Cheatsheet: https://moneysavingmom.lpages.co/60-free-meal-ideas/Connect with Crystal:InstagramWebsiteBook: The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You WantAbout Crystal |A wife and homeschool mom of three, Crystal Paine is a bestselling author, business consultant, speaker, and the founder of MoneySavingMom.com which averages over two million unique visitors per month. A New York Times bestselling author, her next book, Money Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference releases in November 2015. Crystal's mission is to help women from all walks of life discover the freedom that comes from living with intention, simplicity, and generosity. Through her books and blog she seeks to encourage women and families to wisely steward their time, energy, and finances so that, ultimately, they might be able to bless and give more to those in their community and around the world. Crystal and her family make their home in Franklin, TN.Episode Sponsors |Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 70% off your first year.HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living &