Gina Zakaria 
Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz 
Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Take Control of Your Money, and Create the Lifestyle You Want

Discover the power of simplicity in the quest for financial empowerment

In Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz: Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Take Control of Your Money, and Create the Lifestyle You Want, veteran financial educator Gina Zakaria delivers a compelling discussion of leveraging simplicity to approach personal finance. You’ll learn to create momentum and foster financial empowerment as you reach successive, intentional milestones that build your sense of progress and accomplishment.

The author shares her own personal debt story and how she accumulated over $105, 000 in credit card debt through tiny, seemingly insignificant, actions. She also demonstrates how equally small steps–when taken intentionally–can help you climb your way out of debt and into a place of financial security. You’ll also find:

* Strategies for breaking down your goals into subgoals that can be easily accomplished

* Grocery budgeting tips, along with simple shopping strategies, home systems, and effective routines for saving money with food and meal prep

* Methods for understanding the basics of bills, bill saving strategies, and debt savings using the author’s popular ‚3A Method‘

An essential and effective resource for anyone interested in improving their financial outlook, Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz is perfect for everyone who hopes to save more money, budget better, and make real, measurable changes to their personal financial habits.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1

Part I: Unlearn 3

Chapter 1: Big Goals Don’t Budge 5

Chapter 2: The Magic Power of Small Steps 15

Chapter 3: A Spoonful of Consistency and a Dash of Patience 25

Part II: Assess and Address 37

Chapter 4: You’ve Done This Before, Now Do It with Intention 39

Chapter 5: Your Steps Matter 51

Chapter 6: The Simple Reboot 63

Chapter 7: No Such Thing as Too Basic 77

Part III: Grocery Savings 87

Chapter 8: From Spendthrift to Savvy Shopper 89

Chapter 9: Get More and Pay Less 99

Chapter 10: Creating a Savings Ecosystem 115

Part IV: Bill Savings 127

Chapter 11: Bill Breakdown: Getting to Know Your Bills 129

Chapter 12: The Benefits of a Bill Routine 141

Chapter 13: Saving Money on Your Debt Payments 153

Part V: Budget Better 165

Chapter 14: Where to Aim Your Focus 167

Chapter 15: Budgeting Like You Mean It 181

Chapter 16: Let Simplicity Do the Heavy Lifting for You 191

About the Author 203

Index 205

Über den Autor

GINA ZAKARIA has over 20 years‘ experience in the financial space. As the founder of The Saving Whiz, a comprehensive financial education platform, she has been sharing tips and guidance that have helped millions of visitors take charge of their finances. She has amassed millions of followers and transformed countless lives around the world.