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Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins: On Ruining His Credit & Teaching Money Skills with Humor
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Joe Saul-Sehy, host of the Stacking Benjamins Show, for a deep dive into the world of personal finance and the emotional side of money management. Joe shares insights from his journey writing a personal finance book, and we explore topics like budgeting strategies, creating financial systems that work, and learning from our biggest money mistakes.
We also discuss how mindset and emotions affect your money decisions, why community and accountability are essential for building wealth, and practical tips for artists and freelancers managing irregular income. Throughout the conversation, we highlight the importance of defining your financial goals, your core money values, and how having the right support network can help you actually achieve them.
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Joe Saul-Sehy, host of the Stacking Benjamins Show, for a deep dive into the world of personal finance and the emotional side of money management. Joe shares insights from his journey writing a personal finance book, and we explore topics like budgeting strategies, creating financial systems that work, and learning from our biggest money mistakes.
We also discuss how mindset and emotions affect your money decisions, why community and accountability are essential for building wealth, and practical tips for artists and freelancers managing irregular income. Throughout the conversation, we highlight the importance of defining your financial goals, your core money values, and how having the right support network can help you actually achieve them.
Also mentioned in this episode:
06:23 Tools for Financial Management
07:22 Learning from Financial Mistakes
13:07 Navigating Financial Challenges
24:46 The Power of Timelines in Financial Planning
26:30 Defining 'Best' in Financial Goals
33:46 The Emotional Side of Money
44:41 Creating a Sustainable Income Strategy
Takeaways
Tech tools can simplify financial management.
Budgeting is essential for financial stability.
Personal stories of financial mistakes can be motivating.
Learning from financial advisors is key to success.
The emotional side of money impacts decision-making.
Defining financial goals helps prioritize spending.
Community support is vital for financial success.
Artists and Creatives need to value their work and manage income wisely.
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Join my free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp
Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook
The One Habit That Gets You to Financial Security
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax podcast, I reveal the #1 habit that sets successful freelancers apart: consistent saving. Discover why saving is like a muscle you need to train, how small, steady contributions to retirement accounts can snowball into long-term financial security, and why waiting for the "perfect" moment to save holds you back.
I share my personal journey, real success stories from my community, and practical tips to overcome the psychological barriers that keep many creatives and freelancers from building wealth. Whether you’re just starting out or have been self-employed for years, you’ll learn how to take imperfect but powerful action toward your financial goals and harness the power of compound interest to create a more secure future.
If you’ve ever felt behind on saving, this episode will give you the motivation and strategy you need to start today.
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax podcast, I reveal the #1 habit that sets successful freelancers apart: consistent saving. Discover why saving is like a muscle you need to train, how small, steady contributions to retirement accounts can snowball into long-term financial security, and why waiting for the "perfect" moment to save holds you back.
I share my personal journey, real success stories from my community, and practical tips to overcome the psychological barriers that keep many creatives and freelancers from building wealth. Whether you’re just starting out or have been self-employed for years, you’ll learn how to take imperfect but powerful action toward your financial goals and harness the power of compound interest to create a more secure future.
If you’ve ever felt behind on saving, this episode will give you the motivation and strategy you need to start today.
Also mentioned in this episode:
01:11 The Key Habit of Successful Freelancers
03:40 Overcoming Perfectionism in Saving
06:37 The Power of Consistent Savings
09:12 Building a Safety Net with Small Contributions
11:51 The Psychology of Financial Habits
14:54 Real Success Stories from the Community
18:26 The Importance of Habits Over Windfalls
21:10 Encouragement and Resources for Financial Security
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Every review makes a difference by telling Apple or Spotify to show the Sunlight Tax podcast to new audiences.
Links:
Join my free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp
Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook
Get your free visual guide to tax deductions
3 Keys to Unlock Your Money Mindset
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Today, I’m talking about the emotional and psychological challenges of navigating money as a self-employed individual and sharing my own personal experiences with money mindset struggles while giving you some tips on how you can push past these mindset blocks.
Join me in this episode to learn the 3 keys on how to shift your mindset away from thinking negatively about money and gain some practical advice on how to improve your money skills.
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Today, I’m talking about the emotional and psychological challenges of navigating money as a self-employed individual and sharing my own personal experiences with money mindset struggles while giving you some tips on how you can push past these mindset blocks.
Join me in this episode to learn the 3 keys on how to shift your mindset away from thinking negatively about money and gain some practical advice on how to improve your money skills.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Setting boundaries and overcoming guilt 2:30
Understanding the neutrality of money 11:40
The 3 keys to shifting your money mindset 19:10
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Thoughts I've Had About Money
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Thoughts I've Had About Money
Today, I’m sharing some thoughts I’ve struggled with when it comes to my finances, taxes, and financial knowledge so I can motivate anyone who may be experiencing similar challenges with money mindset in your business.
Join me in this personal episode as I talk about how I’ve been able to move past fears and feelings of inadequacy when it comes to my finances and to hear some tips on how you can do the same.
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Today, I’m sharing some thoughts I’ve struggled with when it comes to my finances, taxes, and financial knowledge so I can motivate anyone who may be experiencing similar challenges with money mindset in your business.
Join me in this personal episode as I talk about how I’ve been able to move past fears and feelings of inadequacy when it comes to my finances and to hear some tips on how you can do the same.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
My personal thoughts on finances 7:23
Some of my most common money thoughts 10:00
Why you shouldn't let mistakes bring you down 12:30
The Fire movement 19:54
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Your Personal Finance Attitude Adjustment
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Your Personal Finance Attitude Adjustment
Today, I’m sharing another article I wrote in 2017 for the art blog, Art F City, where I focus on the mindset and the attitude that you need to conquer your personal finances.
Join me in this episode to learn more about how you can shift your mindset and adjust your attitude when it comes to money and prioritize your financial security.
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Today, I’m sharing another article I wrote in 2017 for the art blog, Art F City, where I focus on the mindset and the attitude that you need to conquer your personal finances.
Join me in this episode to learn more about how you can shift your mindset and adjust your attitude when it comes to money and prioritize your financial security.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of mindset when it comes to finances 1:37
Spending less than you earn 3:20
Why you should observe your spending habits 5:10
How you can prioritize your financial security 7:11
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