Budgeting doesn’t need to be complicated! There are plenty of great budgeting tools out there that make it easier to manage your finances, but how do you choose the best one for you with so many to choose from? Once you do choose, how do you not overwhelm yourself? And what is the trick for staying consistent? We discuss this and more in this solo episode. Creating a monthly budget can help you gain an understanding of your financial situation and set clear goals. With so many options available ...
Aug 29, 2024•27 min
Are you needing new ideas or inspiration when it comes to saving that money? Our Reina Crew this month discusses just that! Don’t miss out and tune into this episode. A little bit about our panelists for this episode: 🙋🏻♀️ Cindy Zuniga is the founder of Zero-Based Budget Coaching LLC. After graduating from law school in 2015 with over $210,000 of debt, Cindy took control of her money by immersing herself in the world of personal finance. In 2018, she launched @zerobasedbudget to document her ...
Aug 22, 2024•31 min
If you’ve ever felt broken, you know there’s probably nothing worse than the collection of anxious, self-defeating thoughts (and ensuing feelings) that fall upon you every time you realize you’re broke and can’t afford a basic expense, whether it is rent or just essential groceries. But, what if there was a mental switch that you could turn on everytime you feel broken and defeated? Something that allowed you to turn the situation around? Would you use it? Well, you’re in for a treat! In this we...
Aug 16, 2024•28 min
Did you know that according to studies conducted by Andrew Naber, an organizational psychologist, the average person spends roughly 90,000 hours at work in a lifetime? It’s wild. Since work is such an important part of our lives, spending our days in an unsupportive and draining environment (aka, a job with toxic work conditions) definitely has the potential to turn our lives upside down. But, what do you do when this unfortunate situation becomes your reality? Is it possible to find a way out? ...
Aug 08, 2024•27 min
Did you know that believing in your capacity to make things happen (aka, believing in yourself) plays a huge role in the outcome of your projects and plans? It may not seem like a big deal, but a lack of belief can actually hinder you in ways that are hard to calculate with a simple spreadsheet. In this episode, I’ll share with you why belief in yourself is so important and what to do to cultivate this skill. Have you ever had a project in which you meticulously planned every step? In fact, ever...
Aug 01, 2024•20 min
Have you ever heard the story of someone who managed to overcome a dire financial situation and immediately thought “I would love to know how they did it”? I know I have! As any curious human would do, I’m always on the lookout for stories that showcase what others have done to overcome hurdles, especially if those roadblocks were money-related. In this episode, Kara Perez, the founder of Bravely Go, an award-winning financial education company, will share with us how she overcame some major fin...
Jul 25, 2024•32 min
When it comes to organizing our lives, we all have our ways and secret hacks… but in my opinion, nothing will ever beat the joys of having a realistic, well-thought checklist supporting your daily musings. No matter what my goals are, when I have them properly laid out in a list, magical things happen. If you are the type of person who also thrives when a handy checklist is provided, and you’ve been wanting to do some financial re-organization, I’ve got you covered. In this episode, I will share...
Jul 18, 2024•28 min
Ever heard of no-spend challenges? Although the name may sound a tad bit intimidating, this is a new challenge trend that I’m actually looking forward to trying out. At the end of the day, when done with intention, no-spend challenges can be a great way to reboot and rethink your regular spending habits. This is why in this week’s episode I’ll share with you my best tips and tricks to get the most out of a No-Spend challenge. Have you ever found yourself taking all sorts of wrong turns when driv...
Jul 11, 2024•20 min
Have you ever found yourself in a financial situation that just feels hopeless? Whether it is massive credit card debt or student loans with balances that never actually shrink, at some point in our lives, almost everyone has walked through this long, dark-ish corridor, and it’s not a great place to be. And yet, one fact remains: overcoming a financial crisis might be hard, but it’s not impossible. In this week’s episode, our guest Nashira Lynton will share how she managed to get out of a dire f...
Jul 04, 2024•29 min
Have you ever felt disconnected from your money? As if you and your wallet had nothing in common? Maybe you have even caught yourself saying things like “It’s just money, we’ll be ok” whenever you lose some, or “I’ll figure something out” when, financially, things don’t go as planned. The weirdest thing is that, even if today you are not in a financially tough spot, money is not exactly flowing into your hands. If this disconnect rings true, would you believe me if I said that a lack of clarity ...
Jun 27, 2024•32 min
Picture the following scenario. You’re at the bank, reviewing the contract for the new savings account that you’re about to open when you stumble upon a term you’ve never seen before. You reread the sentence, trying to figure it out and make sense of the language, but the terms are just not ringing a bell. What do you do? Do you bring the issue to the attention of the Account executive, asking for further clarification, or do you just let it slide? If you are the type of person who would rather ...
Jun 20, 2024•32 min
Have you ever found yourself questioning your hard-earned money skills time and time again? Maybe you’ve spent months (or years) learning all there is to know about investing and budgeting. You’ve done the courses, attended the webinars, read the books, and even chatted with professionals and qualified advisors. And yet, for some reason, when it comes to owning your knowledge, of saying “heck yes” to your budding money skills, something in you wavers. You hesitate. You feel uncomfortable and out...
Jun 13, 2024•30 min•Season 18Ep. 403
Are you always “saving” on little things here and there? You may not be the type of person who consistently saves 10% of their income for retirement, but anyone who knows you can tell you’re the queen of frugality. Between avoiding brand names at the grocery store (in favor of the Store Brand) and being a die-hard fan of a zero-waste lifestyle (did anyone say reused Mason jars?), you are the living embodiment of the frugal person. But, do you know how much money you are actually saving through y...
Jun 06, 2024•17 min
If you have a budget, I’m sure you know why keeping track of your expenses is important. What you probably don’t know is that daily ins and outs are not the only numbers worth tracking. In fact, if you want to truly stay on top of your finances there are four numbers you should keep an eye on. In this episode, I’ll share what these numbers are, how to keep up with them, and why tracking them will make a difference in the long run. Keeping track of your expenses is an essential part of budgeting:...
May 30, 2024•22 min•Season 18Ep. 402
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear “money rules”? If you’re anything like me, you probably think about complicated must-dos, or old-as-time financial practices that, by now, are pretty much set in stone. But, what if I told you that money rules don’t have to be inflexible (or even tied to money per se) to be effective and life-changing? Would you believe me? Well, let’s put that to the test! In today’s episode, I’ll share with you 8 money rules that have helped me take ...
May 23, 2024•21 min•Season 18Ep. 401
It’s happening! With this episode, Her Dinero Matters is officially hitting the 400-episode mark! To celebrate, I’ve put together a special episode that will break our traditional format but in a fun way! This week I’m sharing Her Dinero Matters Origin Story with you and the lessons I’ve taken home after recording 400 weekly episodes (#wild!). For most people (myself included), 400 may not feel like a huge number, but whenever I say out loud that I’ve spent almost nine years recording weekly pod...
May 16, 2024•25 min•Season 18Ep. 400
We all know about the importance of getting better at managing our finances, but many people come face to face with a giant wall when it comes to the practical side of things. Is there a specific routine or a way of doing things that facilitates everything? And if there is, how can you start implementing those best practices in your financial management? In this week’s episode, I’m going to share how I manage our household finances, the systems I use, and the things that could be improved. I don...
May 09, 2024•23 min•Season 18Ep. 399
If you are a regular consumer of financial content (hello podcasts!) and someone asked you for a quick recap of the five, most valuable lessons you’ve uncovered so far, what would your answer be? Well, I know for sure that my list wouldn’t include things like budgeting, savvy retirement planning, or only spending on stuff I need! Curious to know why? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing five underrated money lessons that have completely changed the way I relate to money. Lately, I’ve been thinkin...
May 02, 2024•24 min•Season 18Ep. 398
You might have learned that not spending money on things you don’t really need is the best (and, quite possibly, the only) way to save money in the long run. But, what if I told you that buying things that you want can lead to saving some extra money? In this week’s episode, I’ll share with you four purchases that improved my life (and added some extra joy!). If you got most of your financial education from old-school financial advisors, you might be all too familiar with the most important “spe...
Apr 25, 2024•15 min•Season 18Ep. 397
If you want to achieve financial success, building solid money habits is a non-negotiable. Intellectually, almost everyone knows and agrees with that statement. But, how do you choose which habits to build? That’s the million-dollar question. In this week’s episode, I’ll share with you the four money habits that can have the biggest impact on your money confidence journey. Every self-help book or personal development coach seems to agree on one thing: if you are trying to transform one area of y...
Apr 18, 2024•15 min•Season 18Ep. 396
Did you know that, despite the challenges of the current housing market, most Americans still consider homeownership an essential part of the American Dream? And yet sometimes a quick run of your numbers can reveal that owning property may not be as financially advantageous as you initially thought. In this episode, we’ll talk about the real cost of owning a home. According to a survey conducted by the online platform Lending Tree in July 2023, 94% of respondents still see homeownership as an es...
Apr 11, 2024•18 min•Season 18Ep. 395
If someone approached you at a family party and asked you to share your biggest money mistake, what would you say? To be completely honest, I’d probably freeze on the spot. Not because I don’t know how to answer, but because a voice in my head tells me that, as a financial counselor, I should know better. Well, that’s not exactly true. And in this week’s episode, I’m going to walk you through the details of my biggest money mistake ever: buying a timeshare. If you’ve ever vacationed in a resort,...
Apr 04, 2024•19 min•Season 18Ep. 394
When it comes to money talk, do you know what your family is expecting from you? While there’s nothing wrong with freely offering financial help to your loved ones when things get tough, doing so at the expense of your financial well-being is a recipe for future problems. So, how do you navigate financial expectations with your family? How do you get ready to have these potentially triggering conversations? This is exactly what Gigi González, author of the bestselling book, Cultura and Cash, wil...
Mar 28, 2024•32 min•Season 18Ep. 393
Living paycheck to paycheck is not as uncommon as we think: 60% of the US population depends on their bi-monthly deposits to make ends meet. If you are living in this situation, I bet you’ve probably scratched your head more than twice trying to figure out where all your paycheck money went. In this episode, I’ll share with you a savvy paycheck routine that will allow you to understand what’s going on with your hard-earned dollars. Picture your regular payday. Your money has just landed in your ...
Mar 21, 2024•22 min•Season 18Ep. 392
If you still have days when getting a hold of your finances seems impossible, rest assured: you’re not alone! You might not know it, but between you and money confidence stands an invisible, ever-eluding barrier that you gotta tackle first: your money story. In this episode, Pam Covarubias explains how Calladita Culture™️ has disempowered women financially and what can you do to uncover your money story. We all carry money stories, hiding in plain sight and influencing the way we think, act arou...
Mar 14, 2024•27 min•Season 18Ep. 391
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a redirection? Recently, my life took an unexpected (and good!) turn, and even though I am ready to take on this new challenge, the changes impact not only me and my family but also my business. In this episode, I’ll share what exactly is this change and how I plan to navigate this transition. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a MAJOR life update: After 21 years of solo work, I’m officially back in the world of full-time employment! Since this new life...
Mar 07, 2024•15 min•Season 18Ep. 390
Have you ever felt like you needed an MBA just to get started investing? There are terms, like compound interest, loaded funds, and on and on that feel complex. Therefore, it feels scary to start investing without having ALL the knowledge. Today we are going to squash all of that so you can invest with confidence. Did you know that about 42% of Americans don't own stock? That's according to a Motley Fool study. The number of Latinos is likely much lower than that. Of course the reason? Fear of i...
Feb 29, 2024•35 min•Season 18Ep. 389
Guess what the most frequently asked question I get is: "Jen, what budgeting tools do you recommend?" And honestly, I'll tell you that question makes me nervous, surprised, right? In today's episode, I'll explain why, and I'll also guide you on how to choose the right budgeting tool for you. This way you choose one that will help you simplify your finances and always know confidently where you stand. You don't need complex tools to manage your money, the key is finding a simple system that works...
Feb 22, 2024•17 min•Season 18Ep. 388
Imagine waking up in the morning feeling relaxed when you think about your finances because you are debt-free. Doesn’t seem possible for you? Keep in mind that what works for one person may not necessarily work for you, and that's where many people give up. This is where a more holistic approach comes into play which will make a drastic difference in seeing your debt go down. What the heck is a holistic approach? Find out what this looks like and more in today’s episode all about what it really ...
Feb 15, 2024•32 min•Season 18Ep. 387
It's time for change. The financial system needs to better serve women, especially Latinas. I know that may sound controversial, but stay with me as you will learn how you can navigate it despite the odds and what one woman is doing to disrupt change. We'll be diving into a thoughtful discussion on how we can better navigate the current financial system. To explore this important topic, I'm thrilled to be speaking with Vrinda Gupta, an inspiring leader in the FinTech space who is making huge str...
Feb 13, 2024•35 min•Season 18Ep. 386
