Episode 2: Financial Foundations 101 — Why Your Money Needs a Strong Base

Money doesn’t feel stressful because you’re bad with it — it feels stressful because most people were never taught how to build a solid financial foundation.

In this episode of Money Touches Everything, Becky breaks down Financial Foundations 101 — the core building blocks every person needs before moving into investing, retirement, or long-term wealth strategies.

This is the same foundational framework Becky uses with clients every day to create clarity, confidence, and control around money.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why financial planning must start with a foundation
• The biggest mistake people make by skipping the basics
• The 7 core elements of a strong financial foundation
• How budgeting creates clarity (not restriction)
• Why emergency savings and protection matter more than you think
• The difference between saving, protecting, and growing money
• How mindset and consistency shape long-term financial success

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or unsure where to start — this episode is your roadmap.

This is about building stability first, so everything you build on top of it actually lasts.

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