Episodes

  • The Alligator Review & Check-In: Planning for Seasonal Spending Surges

    The Alligator Review & Check-In: Planning for Seasonal Spending Surges
    Sep 11 2025
    This episode guides listeners through a proactive review of upcoming 'Alligator' expenses—seasonal, non-monthly costs that can sneak up and bite your budget. Nate Tanner shares how to forecast holiday and seasonal expenses, use the Alligator Plan to smooth out financial bumps, and build Peace of Mind Funds for predictable surprises. The episode opens with a moment of honor for September 11th, then dives into practical examples, pop culture breaks, and a bonus roll call of upcoming Alligators like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Listeners will learn how time is the best gator repellent and how to keep their spending plan bite-proof all year long.
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    29 mins
  • The Habit Loop Audit: How to Break Automatic Spending Cycles

    The Habit Loop Audit: How to Break Automatic Spending Cycles
    Sep 10 2025
    In this episode of Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living, host Nate Tanner helps you uncover the hidden routines that drain your paycheck. You’ll learn how habitual spending forms, why it’s different from emotional spending, and how to audit your own autopilot purchases. With practical strategies, pop culture wisdom, and the Triggator Triangle, Nate shows you how to break the cycle and build new habits that actually fit your values and paycheck plan. If you’re ready to move from financial autopilot to intentional leadership, this episode is your roadmap.
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    18 mins
  • The Spending Trigger Tracker: How to Spot and Stop Emotional Spending

    The Spending Trigger Tracker: How to Spot and Stop Emotional Spending
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode of Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living, host Nate Tanner helps you uncover the real reasons behind emotional spending—and gives you the tools to take back control. You’ll learn how to track your spending triggers, redirect those dollars to your Peace of Mind or Fun Funds, and build a Pause Plan that puts you back in the driver’s seat. With humor, empathy, and a fresh pop culture twist, Nate shows you how to turn every emotional impulse into a step toward your financial goals. Whether you’re a late-night online shopper or a stress-fueled takeout pro, this episode will help you lead your money with intention—one pause at a time.
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    18 mins
  • The Spending Plan Showdown: What Happens When You Compare Monthly vs. Paycheck Budgeting

    The Spending Plan Showdown: What Happens When You Compare Monthly vs. Paycheck Budgeting
    Sep 4 2025
    Monthly budgets look clean—but they often collapse under real-life pressure. In this episode, Nate Tanner breaks down why paycheck-based planning wins the showdown. You’ll learn how to split big expenses like rent, automate your bill rhythm, and fund groceries with consistency. Plus, discover how the upcoming Triggator App will help you build a Spending Plan that matches your pay periods—something no other app does. If you’ve ever felt like your budget doesn’t match your life, this episode is your reset.
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    19 mins
  • The Mailbag Episode: Listener Wins, Questions, and Real-Life Budget Battles

    The Mailbag Episode: Listener Wins, Questions, and Real-Life Budget Battles
    Sep 3 2025

    In this energizing mailbag episode, Nate Tanner opens up the Triggator inbox to spotlight listener-submitted wins, questions, and budget battles. From grocery breakthroughs and mindset shifts to debt payoff celebrations, you’ll hear how real people are using the Triggator Triangle—Budget, Save, Pay Off Debt—to lead their money with clarity and confidence. Nate answers questions about budgeting with inconsistent income, saving when it feels impossible, and staying motivated during debt payoff. Plus, you’ll hear how listeners are navigating real-life financial challenges using the Triggator framework. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or alone in your money journey—this episode is your reminder that you’re part of a community that’s building progress one paycheck at a time.
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    21 mins
  • The Paycheck Prep School: How to Train Your Money Before It Hits Your Account

    The Paycheck Prep School: How to Train Your Money Before It Hits Your Account
    Aug 26 2025
    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner walks you through how to lead your money before it even arrives. Learn how to build a pre-paycheck checklist, assign dollars using the Triggator Triangle, and create a rhythm that turns your Spending Plan into a well-oiled machine. With personal anecdotes, pop culture breaks, and practical strategies, this episode helps you stop reacting to payday and start leading it. Whether you're just starting your Triggator journey or refining your rhythm, this episode will help you enjoy life more and worry about money less.
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    20 mins
  • The Budget MythBusters: Debunking Common Money Advice That Doesn’t Fit Your Plan

    The Budget MythBusters: Debunking Common Money Advice That Doesn’t Fit Your Plan
    Aug 25 2025
    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner takes a page from the MythBusters playbook and puts three popular pieces of financial advice to the test. Are they confirmed, plausible, or busted? You’ll learn why cutting out all non-essentials might backfire, how not all debt is created equal, and why automating your bills could be the smartest move you make. With personal stories, pop culture references, and the Triggator Triangle as the ultimate testing framework, this episode helps you challenge the noise and lead your money with clarity.
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    29 mins
  • The Alignment Equation: How Couples Can Build a Spending Plan Together

    The Alignment Equation: How Couples Can Build a Spending Plan Together
    Aug 13 2025
    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner helps couples move from financial tension to teamwork by reframing budgeting as a values-based Spending Plan. You’ll learn how to build a plan that includes joy, automate one shared savings goal, and use the Triangle for Two to align on Budget, Save, and Pay Off Debt. Plus, Nate shares strategies for resolving financial disagreements with facts—not friction—and how to lead with unity even when philosophies clash. Whether you’re newly married or decades in, this episode is your guide to building trust through your Spending Plan.
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    23 mins