Beyond The Budget

5 - Fuel for Your Plan!

Beyond the Budget – Episode 5: Fuel for Your Plan
🎙️ Host: Greg, Your Legacy Coach
⏱️ Duration: 10-12 minutes
Episode Overview
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the fuel that drives your financial plan—setting financial goals. Without clear goals, your budget is just numbers on a page. But with goals? It becomes a powerful tool to help you achieve the life you want.
Did you know that people who set clear financial goals are 10 times more likely to succeed? 🚀 If you’ve ever felt like financial planning is overwhelming, this episode will give you practical steps to set, break down, and achieve your financial goals.
What You'll Learn:
✅ Why people resist setting financial goals (and why that mindset is holding you back)✅ How goal-setting reduces financial stress and increases motivation✅ The SMART Goals framework for effective financial planning✅ How to break big financial goals into actionable steps✅ Real-life examples of people achieving financial freedom through goal setting
Key Takeaways:
📌 "A goal properly set is halfway reached." – Zig Ziglar📊 59% of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency expense—but small financial goals can change that💰 A goal-driven budget gives you MORE freedom, not less!🔹 The SMART Goals formula: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound📖 Story Time: How setting an emergency fund goal has helped over 100 Financial Peace University students take their first step toward financial freedom
Action Step:
Write down one SMART financial goal today. Just one! Then, share it with a trusted friend, spouse, or accountability partner. Accountability is the key to success!
Resources Mentioned:
📊 Bankrate Emergency Savings Study → Read More📈 CNBC Financial Stress Survey → Read More📖 92% Don't Achieve Goals. Learn What the Other 7% Do. → Learn More📲 Need help creating your financial plan? Schedule a free strategy session with me! Click Here
Next Episode: Building Your Emergency Fund
How much do you really need? How do you start? I’ll break it all down in next week’s episode. Subscribe now so you don’t miss it!
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4 - Where Did My Money Go?

Episode #4 – Where Did My Money Go?
Welcome back to Beyond the Budget by Legacy Financial Coaching! In this episode, we’re diving into the foundation of any strong financial plan: taking control of your money. If you've ever felt like you're stuck in a cycle of financial emergencies, wondering where your money went at the end of the month, or struggling to make progress, this episode is for you.
I’ll walk you through:✅ How to create a simple, effective plan for your finances✅ The key steps to organizing your income and expenses✅ Common mistakes that keep people stuck—and how to avoid them✅ Why tracking your money is the “secret sauce” to financial success
Plus, I’ll share a real-life success story of a couple who transformed their financial situation and avoided debt simply by being intentional with their money.
💡 Challenge for this week: Take 20 minutes to map out your finances. You don’t need fancy tools—just a pen and paper will do!
🔗 Resources mentioned:
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3. Importance of a Financial Plan

Are you ready to take control of your finances and create a roadmap to financial freedom? Our latest episode of [Podcast Name] is LIVE, and it’s all about The Importance of a Financial Plan! 
In this episode, we cover:- What a financial plan really is (and why you need one).- How having a plan can reduce stress and keep you focused on your goals.- A real-life success story of how a simple plan transformed a family’s finances.- Actionable steps to start creating YOUR financial plan today.
Your financial goals are closer than you think—let this episode guide you toward achieving them!
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2. Importance of Why

In this episode, we’ll explore why your ‘Why’ is the key to staying motivated, how to discover yours, and how to keep it front and center as you work toward financial freedom.
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Your financial future starts today. Let's make it count! 🚀👉 Follow now and join the community of goal-getters turning their finances around!
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1. The Journey Begins!

Welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Budget! Join Greg Carroll as he shares his journey, the mission of Legacy Financial Coaching, and practical steps to achieve financial freedom. Discover how to manage money God’s way and build a lasting legacy. Tune in for inspiring stories and actionable advice to help you become a better steward of your finances! If you'd like to schedule a no-cost initial consultation to find out of coaching is right for you, click here. 
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