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In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner reveals the power of having a budget buddy—someone to cheer you on, hold you accountable, and keep you from hiding your next Target haul. Learn how to choose the right accountability partner, set helpful check-in routines, and turn financial isolation into...
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In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner explores how small habits—like giving every $5 a job—can lead to major financial transformation. From legendary coaches to Mr. Miyagi, learn how mastering the fundamentals leads to long-term success. Packed with science, stories, humor, and the Triggator philosophy, this episode helps...
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In this episode of *Master Your Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Debt-Free Living*, Nate Tanner explores how your spending habits reflect your values, priorities, and mindset. Learn how to categorize recent transactions as needs, wants, or whims, and discover what your financial decisions say about your deeper goals. Packed with relatable stories, self-awareness tools, and a...
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In this episode, Nate Tanner introduces the Triggator Triangle—the core framework of budgeting, saving, and paying off debt in harmony. Learn what happens when your triangle gets out of balance, how to recalibrate with simple mindset shifts, and how to build a spending plan that grows with you. Includes a real-life listener story to illustrate...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!