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The Saving Whiz Podcast

Gina Zakaria

Gina Zakaria, founder of Saving Whiz, is a personal finance educator and contributing writer to Next Advisor. Gina is a wife, mom, and recovering spender turned money-saving ninja. She breaks down dense money topics into simple, bite-sized concepts so it's easy, actionable, and empowers you to take positive steps with your money. Gina helps you navigate all things money, including budgeting, frugal living, easy ways to save money, debt freedom, investing and building wealth. New episodes every Thursday.
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How to Pay Off Student Loan Debt with Nika Booth
How to Pay Off Student Loan Debt with Nika Booth
6d ago
26 mins
How to Pay Off Student Loan Debt with Nika Booth
How to Pay Off Student Loan Debt with Nika Booth
Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!In this episode, Gina talks with Nika Booth about student loan debt, her personal journey, what to watch out for, and what you can do to pay off your student loan debt quicker so you can live your life debt-free!Grab her Free 30-Day Financial Jumpstart Checklist here!Nika Booth is an award-winning debt expert, personal finance content creator, and the founder of Debt Free Gonnabe. She’s on a journey to slay her 6-figure debt and has paid off over $75,000 so far. Nika created Debt Free Gonnabe to document and share her journey and teaches others how to better manage their money and pay off debt, without sacrificing fun. She won the 2021 Plutus Award for Best Debt Freedom Content and her work has been featured on CNN Audio, Meta, CNBC, Yahoo!, GoBanking Rates, Vox, Mic & more.Connect with Nika!Instagram BlogJoin our Grocery Game Changer class this Wednesday! Save your seat here.LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.comGrab the Grocery Price Template here.Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
6d ago
26 mins
How to Create A Debt Payoff Plan That Works
How to Create A Debt Payoff Plan That Works
Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!In this episode, Gina helps you create a debt payoff plan that works so you can make more progress with less effort and start enjoying your debt freedom sooner. Join our Grocery Game Changer class this Wednesday! Save your seat here.LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.comFor the Debt Tracker, grab the Budget Planner here. Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Apr 21 2022
11 mins
Top 3 Mistakes You Need to Avoid with Your Budget
Top 3 Mistakes You Need to Avoid with Your Budget
Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!In this episode, Gina helps you avoid 3 mistakes that can break your budget if you're not careful. And she shares tips on how to create a budget that works for you. Join our Grocery Game Changer class this Wednesday! Save your seat here.LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.comGrab the Budget Planner here.Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Apr 14 2022
8 mins
Top 5 Kitchen Habits That Waste Your Grocery Money
Top 5 Kitchen Habits That Waste Your Grocery Money
Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! In today's episode, Gina shares the top 5 habits that may be wasting your grocery money without you noticing and how you can tweak those habits to start saving money instead!Gina's favorite recipe sites: allrecipes.com and fridgetotable.comJoin our Grocery Game Changer class this Wednesday! Save your seat here.LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.comGrab the Freeze list here.Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Apr 7 2022
14 mins
Sharing Untold Industry Secrets to Raise Your Credit Score with Alisa Glutz
Sharing Untold Industry Secrets to Raise Your Credit Score with Alisa Glutz
Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!In this episode, Gina chats with Alisa Glutz, an author, speaker and founder of Color My Credit to share best kept industry secrets to raising your credit score without ever getting into debt. Go to myfico.com for your credit score [NOT sponsored]You can connect with Alisa Glutz here:InstagramEmail: colormycredit@gmail.com Grab her book hereTikTok video we mentioned in the episodeJoin our Grocery Game Changer class this Wednesday! Save your seat here. LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.comGrab the Grocery Price Template here.Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Mar 31 2022
19 mins
Want to Reach Your Money Goals This Year? Try This...
Want to Reach Your Money Goals This Year? Try This...
Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!In this episode, Gina shows you a different method for achieving your money goals, so you can reach them in a simpler, more practical way that's realistic for your income and lifestyle. Join our Grocery Game Changer class this Wednesday! Save your seat here. LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.comGrab the Grocery Price Template here.Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Mar 24 2022
9 mins
Why Grocery Prices Are Increasing and What You Can To Save Money
Why Grocery Prices Are Increasing and What You Can To Save Money
Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! In this episode, Gina breaks it down and explains the reason(s) behind our current grocery price increases and gives you easy action steps to help you save money and still buy everything on your grocery list. Join our Grocery Game Changer class this Wednesday! Save your seat here.LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.comGrab the Grocery Price Template here.Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Mar 17 2022
7 mins
How to Create a Stockpile Routine That Saves You Money This Week
How to Create a Stockpile Routine That Saves You Money This Week
In this episode, Gina talks all about stockpiling and helps you get started with your own system. With this routine, you're able to save money, have the things you need on hand when you cook, and take advantage of sale items so you never pay full price again. LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.com Grab the Grocery Price Template here.Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Mar 3 2022
11 mins
3 Grocery Store Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
3 Grocery Store Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
In this episode, Gina shines some light on grocery tactics you can use this week to buy the things you need, stock up on sale items, and save money EVERYTIME you shop!Wanna learn how to cut your grocery bill in half? Join our brand-new Grocery Game Changer course and in 30 minutes you'll walk away with all my secrets to get everything on your shopping list for less. Save your seat here!LET'S CONNECT!     Instagram: @savingwhiz     TikTok: @savingwhizgina     YouTube: Saving Whiz     Blog: savingwhiz.comGrab the Grocery Price Template here.Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Feb 24 2022
12 mins
The Secret to Getting Back on Track This Week
The Secret to Getting Back on Track This Week
In this episode, Gina is showing you how to create and essentials budget to get back on track if you want to stop the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and get back in control of your spending. She explains how the essentials budget works, gives you the deets on how it will help you and walks you through creating one step by step. This episode was sponsored by the NEW Digital Budget Planner! You can pick yours up here. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Wanna create a budget that works? Join us in the next Budget Workshop and walk away with a budget plan that doesn't deprive you! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Feb 17 2022
12 mins
Home Buying Secrets Revealed with Rebecca Richardson, The Mortgage Mentor
Home Buying Secrets Revealed with Rebecca Richardson, The Mortgage Mentor
In today's episode, Gina talks with Rebecca Richardson, The Mortgage Mentor on all things home buying. Together, they dive deep into dispelling common myths, give you starter steps into buying your first home, and break down everything so it's easy to understand and take action. Rebecca Richardson is a lending expert and has been in the real estate arena for over 20 years, licensed in 30 states, she is a wealth of knowledge on all things home buying. She focuses on helping new and seasoned home buyers, including veterans and clients going through divorce or separation navigate through the buying process by providing a very tailored and personal approach. She believes in the power of growing personal wealth through real estate and enjoys advising clients on strategies to help them reach their goals. Schedule a free 15-min with Rebecca call here.Connect with Rebecca, The Mortgage Mentor here:TikTok: the.mortgage.mentorInstagram: @themortgagementorEmail: rebecca.richardson@wyndhamcapital.com Website: themortgagementor.coHere are some of the resources she mentions in the episode:https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/mortgages/https://www.mgic.com/en/tools/buynowhttps://www.housingwire.com/Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Feb 10 2022
30 mins
5 Kitchen Tools You Need to Reduce Your Grocery Budget and Save Time
5 Kitchen Tools You Need to Reduce Your Grocery Budget and Save Time
In this episode, Gina shares her favorite kitchen tools and explains why they are on her top 5 list and why they should be on yours too.Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Feb 3 2022
17 mins
How to Create A Healthy Money Mindset with Sofia Mendoza LCSW
How to Create A Healthy Money Mindset with Sofia Mendoza LCSW
In this episode, Gina talks with Mending Roots Therapy founder, Sofia Mendoza, LCSW, about the importance of creating a healthy mindset around money and how it can affect the way we use it and the way it ultimately serves us and our lifestyle.Grab your FREE checklist here.Follow Sofia @mendingrootstherapy and check out her tools @mendingrootsshopDon’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Jan 27 2022
24 mins
How to Conquer Spending Guilt and Stay in Balance
How to Conquer Spending Guilt and Stay in Balance
In this episode, Gina addresses a topic that comes up a lot with our spending and helps you find a balance between spending and saving so you no longer carry guilt every time you spend your own money! It's time to thrive with your finances and feel confident in your spending freedom!Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Join my FREE Masterclass, Prep to Prosper, here!Go here for more tips and tools.
Dec 9 2021
11 mins
11 Ways to Keep Your Home Tidy in Less Time
11 Ways to Keep Your Home Tidy in Less Time
In this episode, Gina shares her tips and tricks for keeping your home tidy and organized in less time. She shares some of her most helpful, tried and true systems that have been proven to work well, even when you're busy. To read more about the 20-minute tidy method, click here.Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Dec 2 2021
11 mins
How to Avoid Hustle Culture and What To Do Instead
How to Avoid Hustle Culture and What To Do Instead
In this episode, Gina reveals the harmful nature of current hustle culture and what you should work on instead to generate passive income and wealth without compromising your quality of life.Investment Calculator used: (investor.gov)Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools.
Nov 25 2021
13 mins
10 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love
10 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love
In this episode, Gina shares her favorite non-toy gift ideas that your kids will love! Toys and clothes are popular gift items, but they only go so far. These gift ideas are budget-friendly for parents and a ton of fun for kids. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools?
Nov 18 2021
10 mins
If You're Feeling Stuck In Debt, Do This Now
If You're Feeling Stuck In Debt, Do This Now
In this episode, Gina shows you how some simple tweaks can transform your debt payoff strategy and get you back on track so you can get to debt freedom faster. Grab your Debt Starter Kit here.Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Save your seat at our next Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools?
Nov 11 2021
8 mins
Answering Your Budget Questions
Answering Your Budget Questions
In this episode, Gina answers your most common questions about budgeting, categories, saving, and spending your money. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I know how hard it is to create a budget on your own. Let me show you step-by-step how to create a budget that gives you the freedom to spend your money your way! Grab your Budget Bundle here.Attend the Budget Workshop here. Go here for more tips and tools?
Nov 4 2021
12 mins
Credit Cards Aren't the Problem, Here's What Is
Credit Cards Aren't the Problem, Here's What Is
In this episode, Gina breaks down the proper way to use credit cards, how they originally were intended to be used and how banks counted on consumerism and instant gratification to trap us in debt. Doors to the Saving Whiz community are NOW open and waiting for you to come inside! Click here to learn more and join a supportive community ready to celebrate your money success!Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Click here for more tips and tools.
Oct 28 2021
10 mins