Decluttered Home, Empowered Finances: Rethinking How You Spend: Part 1 of the Empowering Life Series (Ep 253)
About the episode
Tired of clutter taking over your home and draining your bank account? In this episode, Deanna Yates reveals how physical clutter causes financial stress and shares simple, actionable steps to spend intentionally, curb impulse buys, and find lasting financial clarity. Perfect timing for post–tax day reset!
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Tired of clutter taking over your home and draining your bank account? In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Freepodcast, Deanna Yates explores how physical clutter creates financial stress—and what you can do about it.
As part of a new 10-part series on empowering your life through decluttering, this episode focuses on the Earning & Spending pillar. Deanna shares how impulse purchases often lead to clutter and regret, and how intentional spending can restore your peace of mind.
Key Takeaways:
1. Why emotional and impulse spending adds to your overwhelm
2. How to create a “capsule budget” that mirrors your capsule wardrobe
3. The power of spending with purpose (not panic)
4. Simple steps to stop overspending and start investing in your future
If you’re ready for more financial clarity and less chaos, this episode is your perfect post–tax day reset.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Welcome + why finances matter right now
02:45 – What financial clutter really looks like
05:59 – Quick strategies to reduce impulse spending
09:44 – Quality over quantity: how to shop like a minimalist
15:52 – The emotional triggers behind spending
20:56 – How to grow your wealth instead of just consuming
24:39 – Action steps for decluttering your finances
29:40 – Wrap-up + what’s coming next in the series
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
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