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Breaking the Impulse Cycle: How to Curb Emotional Spending

In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner breaks down the psychology of emotional spending—and how to stop it. Learn how to recognize your personal spending triggers, interrupt the cycle, and build habits that support your goals instead of sabotage them. Includes science-backed insights, real-life stories, and tools like...
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The Alligator Fund: Planning for Life’s Sneak Attacks

In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner introduces the Alligator Fund—a powerful tool to protect your spending plan from the predictable-but-irregular expenses that sneak up and cause stress. Learn how it works, how it’s different from an emergency fund, real-life examples of when it saves the day, and...
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Mind Over Money: How Your Beliefs Shape Your Spending Plan

This episode explores the powerful connection between your mindset and your money. Nate dives into common money scripts formed in childhood, how to identify emotional spending triggers, and how to rewrite the beliefs that are holding you back. You’ll learn how to shift from fear and scarcity to confidence and control—plus a mindset exercise to...
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Paycheck Budgeting: A Budget That Matches How You Live

In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner introduces paycheck-based spending plans—what they are, why they work, and how to build one. You’ll learn how to plan for bills, expenses, giving, and savings based on your pay schedule, not a rigid monthly budget. Plus, Nate shares his favorite tools,...
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Fast Wins: 5 Money Moves You Can Make This Weekend

Today’s episode is all about fast, doable money wins you can knock out this weekend. From opening a high-yield savings account to reviewing your spending and setting a small savings goal, these five steps are simple but powerful. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to reboot your financial habits, this episode will give you...
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The Truth About Debt: Getting Honest & Getting Out

In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner walks you through why debt feels so overwhelming—and how to take back control. You’ll learn the emotional impact of debt, two major strategies for paying it off (Snowball vs. Avalanche), and how to get back on track even if you’ve slipped...
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How to Save Money When You Feel Like You Can’t

Welcome to Episode 3 of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living!* Today, we’re talking about saving—especially when it feels like there’s nothing left to save. Nate introduces the five types of savings every person should understand, how to start small, and how to avoid the mindset traps that keep people stuck. You’ll also...
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Budgeting 101: Why a Budget is Your #1 Wealth Tool

Welcome to Episode 2 of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living!* In this episode, Nate dives into the fundamentals of budgeting: why it’s the #1 tool for building wealth, how to make a budget that actually works, and how to overcome mental blocks that keep you from sticking to it. You’ll walk away...
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Welcome to Master Your Money: What to Expect & Why It Matters

Welcome to the very first episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living!* 🎉 In this launch episode, Nate shares his story of financial struggles, breakthroughs, and how he created the Triggator philosophy. You’ll learn what this podcast is all about, what to expect in future episodes, and how budgeting, saving, and avoiding...
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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!