{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Life of And","title":"The Budget Questions You’ve Been Too Afraid To Ask","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f368ca0f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3115,"description":"What if getting better with money started with admitting you do not have to know everything yet?In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Peter Dunn, CEO of Your Money Line and longtime personal finance expert known as Pete the Planner, and Nicole Lorch, President of First Internet Bank, for a practical and honest conversation about the money questions women are often carrying quietly. Together, they talk through the emotional side of financial confidence, how to think about time as one of your most valuable resources, why convenience can be a responsible choice, and how to start making smarter decisions without shame or overwhelm.This conversation is a reminder that money is not just about budgeting, saving, or doing everything “right.” It is about understanding what you have, where you are going, and what kind of life you are trying to build. From outsourcing and emergency funds to long-term savings, financial literacy, AI tools, and family money conversations, Peter and Nicole offer clear language and practical next steps for women who want to feel more equipped, more confident, and more honest about their financial lives.What You’ll LearnHow to use money as a resource for time, support, and a more sustainable lifeWhy financial confidence starts with asking better questions and facing where you areHow to build simple money systems that help you save, plan, and make decisions with more clarityTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:41) Why women need more financial confidence(05:15) Honest money confessions(10:11) Using money to buy back time(13:04) Finding an advisor you can trust(16:20) Saving without feeling deprived(19:22) How money follows us into relationships(22:47) Why early college savings matter(25:53) Building financial safety for yourself(31:23) The real cost of kids’ activities(38:43) Why emergency funds protect your options(46:11) Using AI to ask better money questionsLike this episode? Check out more in the series:Why Smart Women Still Feel Unsure About Money...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KiAlkHQD27GJV_RJNFYXo8invdSeUkhpD38VE_UtlZs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84OWE0/ZjI1N2MzYjY0Mzkx/NDQxMGI5OTNmY2I1/ZjZkNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}