Master Your Money Podcast

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to Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living

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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner helps you step into the role of CFO for your personal finances. You’ll learn how to audit your spending plan like a pro, run a personal Profit & Loss review, and identify the silent budget busters that are quietly draining your progress. From emotional spending to...
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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner walks you through building your personalized Debt Battle Plan using the Triggator Triangle. You’ll learn how to choose your strategy—Snowball, Avalanche, or Custom—then build your plan using the free worksheet. Nate shares how to scout your debts like a real-time strategy game, calculate your attack budget,...
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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner guides you through a full-on credit card detox. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the swipe-now, stress-later cycle, this one’s for you. Nate breaks down why credit cards feel helpful but often sabotage your spending plan, exposes the truth behind points and perks, and walks you...
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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner introduces the Savings Ladder—a simple, powerful way to build your savings one step at a time. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by savings goals or unsure where to start, this episode will help you define your first rungs, build momentum with small wins, and climb toward...
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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner walks you through how to rebuild a spending plan that actually works for your real life—not the Pinterest-perfect version. If your budget feels like it’s ghosting you, your savings are stalled, or your debt isn’t moving, this episode is your reset. You’ll learn how to simplify...
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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner breaks down the real reason so many people—even high earners—feel broke: cash flow. Using the Triggator Triangle (Budget, Save, Pay Off Debt), Nate walks you through how to time your bills, automate your savings, and create margin even when your income is unpredictable. You’ll learn how...
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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner helps you reset your financial rhythm with weekly habits that actually stick. You’ll learn how to build a 15-minute money check-in, automate savings with the Friday Fund, assign every dollar from your paycheck with purpose, and make one weekly debt move that builds momentum—even if it’s...
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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner breaks down the OBBBA and what it means for your taxes, benefits, and spending plan. From permanent changes to the standard deduction to temporary tax breaks on tips and overtime, Nate walks you through what’s changing and how to respond with clarity—not panic. You’ll also learn...
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We’re halfway through the year—and if your January goals feel like a distant memory, this episode is your reset button. In Episode 50 of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner walks you through a mid-year money audit (without the shame spiral), how to edit your spending plan with purpose, and how to reset your Triggator Triangle...
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In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner reveals how to unlock the ‘invisible raise’ hiding in your current paycheck—without asking your boss, picking up a side hustle, or selling your couch on Facebook Marketplace. You’ll learn how to renegotiate bills, cancel sneaky subscriptions, and shift spending habits to reclaim your income and redirect...
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About the Host

Hi, I’m Nate Tanner—co-creator of Triggator, host of the Master Your Money podcast, and a firm believer that financial freedom is about more than just numbers on a spreadsheet.

I started Triggator and this podcast because I know what it’s like to feel stuck, stressed, and overwhelmed by money—and I also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. Over the years, I’ve helped countless people trade in their budgets for something better: a spending plan that actually fits their life, lets them save with confidence, and ditch debt for good.

Each episode, I blend real-world experience with practical tips, a little tough love, and maybe even a few dad jokes (fair warning). Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck, trying to finally build that emergency fund, or just want to stop losing arguments with your Amazon cart, I’ve got your back.

I’m passionate about making personal finance simple, motivating, and—dare I say—fun. I love sharing listener stories, answering real-life questions, and challenging you to make small changes that lead to big results.

When I’m not behind the mic, you can find me chasing my kids, working on the Triggator app, or plotting my next victory over an alligator-sized expense.

Welcome to the show—let’s master your money together!