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Stop Budgeting, Start Living

Transform Your Money Mindset, Transform Your Life

Published by Savio Republic
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

For the woman who is tired of being told what to do and is ready to live life on her own terms!

Stop Budgeting, Start Living is a rebel yell against the mundane, a manifesto for the woman who’s tired of being shackled by society’s rules about money. In this edgy and unapologetic guide, Lisa Chastain shatters the myth that budgeting is the holy grail of financial success. Instead, she dives headfirst into the tumultuous waters of women’s emotional relationship with money.

Forget what you’ve been told about balancing your checkbook or cutting back on lattes. It’s time to strip away the guilt and shame associated with spending and saving. Stop Budgeting, Start Living challenges you to confront the real issue at hand—your mindset. Because, let’s face it, until you conquer your money demons, no budget spreadsheet can save you.

But fear not…this isn’t some touchy-feely self-help fluff. It’s a gritty, no-nonsense exploration of what it truly means to live life on your terms. Through raw anecdotes and razor-sharp insights, Chastain dismantles the barriers holding you back from financial freedom.

So, if you’re ready to flip the bird to conventional wisdom and take control of your financial destiny, Stop Budgeting, Start Living is your battle cry. From confronting your deepest money fears to embracing your inner financial badass, this book is your ticket to liberation. It’s time to rewrite the rules, smash the stereotypes, and reclaim your power.

Get ready to unleash your inner rebel and live life on your own terms.

About The Author

As a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Lisa Chastain brings over twenty years of experience empowering women to take control of their financial futures. From her roles as an academic advisor in higher education to serving as a financial advisor for high-net-worth individuals, Chastain’s journey has led to her current role as a money coach for women seeking financial health.

Chastain’s qualifications extend beyond professional experience; she has navigated her own financial challenges, learning firsthand what it takes to rebuild and thrive. Leaving behind a safe and stable career in 2016, she transitioned to become a personal finance coach, driven by a passion to help women shed shame and guilt around money.

Through her strategic financial framework focused on healthy spending, she helped clients rewrite their money narratives and achieve financial freedom. Chastain’s journey from financial failure to success has been featured in CNBC, NBC News, O—The Oprah Magazine, and more. As a bestselling author and host of the Real Money podcast, Chastain is dedicated to empowering women to live their best lives, free from financial stress and worry.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Savio Republic (August 14, 2025)
  • Length: 176 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798888457719

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