402 | How to Build Wealth on a Blue Collar Income with Chad Hufford
402 | How to Build Wealth on a Blue Collar Income with Chad Hufford  
Podcast: Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans
Published On: Fri May 02 2025
Description: Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Hey budget besties! 💸 Buckle up—this episode is bringing big truth, real talk, and some absolutely fire metaphors. 🚗💨We’re sitting down with our friend Chad Hufford from Blue Collar Millionaire to talk about how more money isn’t the answer if you don’t have a solid plan. This is for all of us—whether you’re bringing in $7K or $50K a month—because how you manage your money is what really determines your financial freedom.If you’ve ever said:“I make good money, but I’ve got nothing to show for it.” 🙋‍♀️“I’ll invest when I earn more.” ⏳“Retirement? That’s future me’s problem.” 😬Then this is your episode.Here’s what we dive into:💥 Why you can’t out-earn bad money habits🛻 How truck drivers and welders become millionaires (yes, really!)🧱 Why investing without a plan is like building a house in a forest fire💰 How to reverse-engineer your retirement lifestyle with today’s budget🛠️ Why the “right tool” (not just income) makes all the difference🚗 And the truth about Ferrari finances vs. Geo Metro habits (iconic metaphor alert!)We’re also talking about:Shifting from “retiring from something” to “retiring to something” 💡Casting a vision you’re actually excited about—no matter your incomeHow the same principles apply across blue-collar and white-collar worldsAnd how your current habits can make or break your future lifestyleConnect with Chad:📚 Forging Financial Freedom – Available on Amazon🎧 Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast🌐 VeritasAlaska.com (Don’t worry, you don’t have to move to Alaska to get the goods!)📱 IG: @veritasalaska4 Ways To Connect With Us:1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall 2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook 3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial