Your money and your lifestyle

Are you a spender or a saver?  Amanda Sharratt, the chief operating officer with Whitaker Myers Wealth Managers, says you can create the muscle for saving -- like she had to do as a spender.

Amanda says staying out of debt, especially during the holidays, starts with having a plan ahead of time of how much you can spend within your budget.  A good tip is to sell older items so you have some extra cash to buy gifts.

Amanda also discusses where to start paying off your debt and why it's important to have an emergency fund.

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The goal of Money Making Sense is to help you find more financial peace. Host Heather Kelly and guest experts focus on reviewing paychecks and analyzing family decisions. They also talk about vacationing on a budget, retirement savings on a limited income, reducing household expenses, the financial impact of owning pets and how money affects relationships. Money Making Sense will give you practical ideas on how to improve your bottom line. Money Making Sense is a 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021 People's Choice Podcast Award Finalist.