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In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie sits down with her nephew Corey to tackle the real-life financial challenges that many face but few talk about. From navigating parking tickets that spiraled into a car repossession to contemplating bankruptcy as a fresh start, Corey lays it all out with honesty and humor.

Auntie Buffie, with her signature blend of tough love and wisdom, guides Corey through actionable solutions, including budgeting for life's milestones, leveraging free resources like the NACA program, and redefining the concept of "wants" vs. "needs." Together, they explore how to rebuild financial confidence while keeping the FOMO at bay.

Whether you’re juggling student loans, dreaming of homeownership, or just trying to park legally, this episode is packed with gems to help you crawl your way to financial freedom without cutting off your arm for a mosquito bite. Don’t miss this lively conversation filled with laughs, life lessons, and Auntie Buffie's signature financial vegetables. 🥦💰

Listen now and take the first step toward living your best, financially-free life!

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In this insightful and entertaining episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie dives deep into the fundamentals of distinguishing needs versus wants, creating balanced budgets, and taking control of your financial future. She shares practical strategies for debt reduction, improving credit scores, and the importance of incorporating "budgeted balling" into your life.

This week, Auntie Buffie is joined by Chiffon, an international real estate agent with a fascinating journey. Together, they discuss navigating finances in a marriage with different spending habits, the significance of joint and individual accounts, and how to keep financial goals aligned with personal and family aspirations.

Plus, Auntie answers listener questions about student loan repayment, increasing credit scores, and avoiding pitfalls like buy-now-pay-later schemes. Packed with laughter, real talk, and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to earn, save, ball occasionally—and repeat!

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In this inspiring and heartfelt episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie welcomes her fabulous niece and nephew, Nadege and Jude, for a candid discussion about building strong financial, emotional, and family foundations. From practical advice on maximizing 401(k)s and UTMA accounts to navigating the ups and downs of marriage, Auntie Buffie offers sage wisdom with her signature wit and compassion.

Jude seeks guidance on balancing his superhero tendencies with family priorities, while Nadege opens up about overcoming personal trauma and fostering deeper connections in her marriage. Together, they discuss the importance of therapy, setting boundaries, and the power of mutual support.

Auntie Buffie also dishes out some tough love about financial habits, encouraging listeners to invest in land, prioritize retirement savings, and ditch superficial spending. Plus, she tackles listener questions about escaping toxic relationships and disputing medical debt.

This episode is a masterclass in preparing for the life you deserve while staying grounded, connected, and intentional. Grab a notebook and tune in for Auntie Buffie’s gems of wisdom!

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In this empowering episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie tackles the tough but necessary topics of caring for aging parents and safeguarding generational wealth. From navigating family dynamics to avoiding financial traps like reverse mortgages, Auntie Buffie offers her signature no-nonsense advice with a sprinkle of humor and love.

Later, Auntie welcomes Jerilyn, a singer, songwriter, comedian, and advocate, for a candid conversation about the complexities of dating in today’s world. Together, they explore the challenges of setting boundaries, recognizing love-bombing, and managing societal pressures on relationships. Jerilyn shares her experiences of dating while successful and the importance of being intentional and realistic when choosing a partner.

Packed with wisdom, laughs, and plenty of real talk, this episode delivers valuable lessons on family, finances, and finding meaningful connections in the modern dating scene. Don't miss this inspiring and relatable chat with your favorite auntie and her brilliant niece!

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In this episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie sits down with Valeka to discuss how past financial mistakes impact our mental health, the importance of practicing "financial mental health," and ways to build wealth one step at a time. Auntie Buffie shares her best tips on avoiding high-interest debt, managing credit effectively, and leveraging resources for financial support.

Highlights from this episode include:

• Auntie Buffie’s “financial mental health” practices and how to recover from financial trauma
• Advice on managing credit cards, avoiding scams, and why DIY credit repair may be your best option
• Valeka’s story of building a thriving notary business, Midtown Atlanta Notaries, and her advice on leveraging your network for success
• Practical steps for ensuring credit health and the dos and don’ts of co-signing or taking on others' financial obligations

Tune in to hear Auntie Buffie and Valeka share empowering insights and actionable steps to reclaim financial peace and build a lasting legacy.

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