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, Nate delivers a motivational reality check on retirement savings—why ‘someday’ needs to start today. Learn why retirement must come off the top of your paycheck, how to start even if you feel behind, and how making retirement part of your Peace of Mind Funds creates true future freedom. Nate breaks down the...
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In this episode, Nate Tanner helps you build your scam-proof wallet by teaching you how to spot the latest digital scams, phishing tactics, and AI-powered fraud. Learn how to secure your accounts and personal information with practical tools and habits—from VPNs and privacy screens to multi-factor authentication and password managers. Nate shares real-world examples, pop...
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In this episode, Nate Tanner guides listeners through the essentials of investing with integrity, the Triggator way. Discover how to make investment plans that fit your values, avoid get-rich-quick schemes, and focus on long-term, paycheck-based strategies. Nate shares personal stories, pop culture wisdom, and practical steps for building wealth while staying true to debt elimination...
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In this episode, Nate walks you through a practical, Triggator‑aligned approach to automation that keeps you firmly in control. You’ll learn how to set up a partial‑automation Bill Pay Account (funded each paycheck for only the bills due), why ACH should be your default for fixed expenses, and how to use alerts, equal‑pay utilities, and...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!