Good intentions aren't enough to reach financial independence—you need a system that scales as you grow. In this episode of the Launch Your Real Life Podcast, we break down the three essential pillars every budget needs to actually work in the real world.

We explore:

• Sustainability: Why a "perfect" budget is useless if you can't stick to it. Learn why you must be honest about your habits (like that daily coffee) rather than relying on wishful thinking.

• Values: How to ensure your spending reflects your faith and priorities, whether that is radical generosity or prioritizing family safety.

• Margin: Why margin is the engine of your financial journey. Learn how to distinguish between basic expenses and the "extra" that fuels your goals and retirement.

Your Challenge This Week: Gather your numbers! Don't just look at your fixed rent; research the "hidden" costs like new tires, repairs, and gifts. Whether you are heading to college or entering the workforce, it’s time to move from "made-up" numbers to researched reality.

Links & Resources:

• Use this tool to gather your numbers: outline.newstoryfinancial.com

• Check out the FinStory App: finstory.app

• Ready to start your new story? www.newstoryfinancial.com

• Join the Launch Your Real Life Community: https://www.skool.com/launch-your-real-life-group-9967