Episode 265: Kumiko Love, "The Budget Mom," shares how she took back control of her financial life by creating a budget and paying off $77,000 in debt in less than a year. Guest Biography Kumiko Love empowers women everywhere to regain control of their financial lives. An Accredited Financial Counselor with over nine y

This week’s episode has a little bit of everything, including talking about budgeting, investing, and defining success on your own terms. Joining me on the show today is The Budget Mom aka Kumiko Love, whose new book My Money My Way: Taking Back Control of Your Financial Life is such a great read that is chock-full of

Stressed about money? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kumiko Love (aka “The Budget Mom”) shares her expert tips to face your financial fears, take control of your money, and live a life you love…on a budget you can afford.

Money can feel a little awkward to talk about sometimes. So, I'm calling in the reinforcements! Just because Tax Day got the scoot from April 15 to May 17 doesn't mean we can't start talking $ now. This week for #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm chatting with Kumiko Love, AFC, better known to her massive social media following as "Th

Can't figure out how to stick to your budget and crush that debt? The Budget Mom, Kumiko Love tells us how to do just that. We first review how she eliminated $77k of debt in just 8 months and then went on to purchase her home for cash. After that, she shares 5 helpful tips for others who are looking to pay off their d

Kumiko Love graduated with a degree in finance but didn’t learn anything about personal finances in school. After her divorce, Kumiko was a single mom, $77,000 in debt, and determined to get her finances in order.  What started as a community for her to share her financial journey, has grown into The Budget Mom (TBM).