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The Finance Diaries

The Finance Diaries

Hosted by Stephanie Chabot

Episodes

122

Latest episode

Apr 2026

Language

EN

About the show

I got out of debt and reached financial freedom by 30. Let me teach you how to do it too! thefinancediaries.substack.com

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April 14, 202643 min

Becoming a Top Real Estate Agent and How To Buy Real Estate Right in Today's Market

My dearest TFD Baddies,We haven’t talked real estate in while so we are soooo due.Today we’re diving into everything real estate: becoming an agent, being successful AND buying/selling real estate in today’s market.Special Guest: Estevan Ouellet of REMAX Nova Find Estevan here on Instagram and here on TikTokYours in financial empowerment always,Stephaniexoxoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

March 16, 202627 min

Why Smart People Still Overspend?

Hello my dearest TFD Baddies,Today I wanted to discuss a major topic in personal finance: what we spend money on. This is 99% of every finance issue I’ve ever consulted on, and I want to tell you everything I’ve learned!BTW, here’s the link to the budget tracker: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1498517759/the-best-and-only-budget-tracker-andYours in financial empowerment always,Stephanie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

January 28, 202620 min

Insured Up The Ass - and you should be too

My dearest TFD Baddies,It’s been a little bit. But I come to you with important information. Links as promised:https://secure.money.com/pr/se78f4e9a300https://secure.money.com/pr/qe5c0a8a5bcbLove,Stephanie xoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

November 27, 202519 min

The Sneaky Thing That Impacts Your Health, Your Sleep, Your Finances and Your Relationships

My dearest TFD Baddies,Oh this one is a doozy. I didn’t realise until the last year of my life quite how much this has impacted me in so many ways: wasting time, wasting money, wasting energy, losing sleep… and so much more.Does it impact you too? Let me know!Yours in financial empowerment always, Stephaniexoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

November 4, 202532 min

The Psychology of Money: How Our Minds Mess With Our Money

My dearest TFD Baddies,This is one of my favourite topics because we can go sooo deep. I’ll leave it at that!Budget Tracker on Special: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1498517759/the-best-and-only-budget-tracker-andYours in financial empowerment always,Stephaniexoxoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

October 27, 202529 min

How I Deinfluenced Myself... From Everything

My dearest TFD Baddies,We’ve talked about how to learn when someone is trying to sell something to us. We talked about budgets. But how do we stop ourselves from buying things we don’t need?Well the answer is that it’s all related.Let’s dive innnnnPS here’s the budget tracker link I promised: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1498517759/updated-2025-budget-and-sinking-fundLove,Stephaniexoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

October 20, 202527 min

How I Paid Off $15,000 of Debt in Less Than 9 Months

My dearest TFD baddies,There are no more excuses. We’re getting to tackling that debt right now, today. I believe in you and you’ve got this.Budget Template found here: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1498517759/updated-2025-budget-and-sinking-fundLove,Stephaniexoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

October 13, 202532 min

Different Life Eras, Different Goals

My dearest TFD Baddies,Welcome BACK. Look at me consistently posting and doing my best (almost like it’s been my goal lately…)Today is Goal Talk. We’re talking about making goals, accomplishing them, or even CANCELING them and pivoting…which is totally okay to do.Here are a few things I referred to as affiliate links:Budget Tracker: My Budget Tracker TemplateAmerican Express Marriott Bonvoy: Only Apply If You Responsibly Use Credit Cards Rakuten (cash back on online shopping): Canada Link, US Link This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

October 5, 202527 min

How I Went From Being Overweight and Unhealthy to Fit Toned and Well

My Dearest TFD Baddies,Health is something that can be controlled, and also something that cannot be controlled. It’s essential to do everything we can to live long healthy lives, taking preventative measures and good care of ourselves. This includes getting disability insurance. Get Disability Insurance here (affiliate link with trusted partners).Let’s dive into today’s episode on controlling allll we can control when it comes to our health!Love,StephanieXoxoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

September 29, 202523 min

They're Always Trying To Sell You Something: How I Know When I'm Being Marketed To

My Dearest TFD Baddies,One thing I’ve learned in my life is that someone is always trying to sell you something. Personally, I’m always making disclaimers and letting you know when I’m sharing an affiliate link, but not everyone does. So how to recognise these instances and know WHEN to spend your money, and when to say “no thank you” and move on? Let’s dive in.Yours in financial empowerment alwayssssss,Stephanie xoxoxoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

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