Why Frugal Thinking Keeps Smart Women Stuck Financially with Pat Hankin

About this episode

Lisa Drennon interviews Pat Hankin about financial strategies for single parents after divorce.

Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about If you've ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or stuck financially as a single parent, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Lisa Drennon interviews Pat Hankin, author of The Field Guide for Single Parents , about practical ways to rebuild finances after divorce, create financial stability, and stop feeling guilty every time you spend money. You'll discover how to evaluate spending decisions differently, why budgeting doesn't have to feel restrictive, and how to create meaningful experiences for your children without overspending. In This Episode ✔ How to rebuild finances after divorce ✔ Financial stability strategies for single parents ✔ The true value of your time ✔ How to stop feeling guilty about spending money ✔ Simple financial planning tips for busy moms ✔ Ways to create family memories without breaking the budget Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:35 Pat's single parent journey 05:20 Financial realities of raising children 07:00 Debt…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Drennon

Guest: Pat Hankin

Topics covered

• financial stability
• single parenting
• budgeting
• money mindset
• rebuilding finances
• spending decisions

Keywords

• financial stability
• budgeting
• money mindset
• single parents
• spending decisions
• family memories
• financial planning

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Field Guide for Single Parents

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