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Pet Money And Budgeting Episodes

Caring for pets shouldn’t break the bank. Learn how to save money while still giving your pets the care and comfort they deserve. These episodes help you plan smarter, budget better, and make confident financial choices for every stage of your pet’s life.

Topics included: pet expenses, budgeting tools, insurance vs savings, DIY pet care, affordable grooming, vet bill planning, pet cost management.
Oct. 12, 2025

Stop Overpaying for Grooming: What You Can DIY vs Leave to the Pros

Trying to save money on grooming? Whether you’ve got a dog or a cat, this episode will help you figure out what you can safely and confidently do at home, and what’s better left to the professionals so you can stop overpaying...

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Aug. 10, 2025

Pet Cost Hacks: 6 Ways to Save Money on Pet Food Without Guilt

Are you tired of feeling like you need a second job just to buy pet food? You're not alone. Prices keep climbing, and if you’ve ever stood in the pet food aisle at the pet store doing mental math and wondering what bill to skip this week, this episode on pet food savings and pet cost hacks is for y…

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Aug. 10, 2025

Pet Cost Hacks: 5 Ways to Afford Your Vet Bill Without Stress

Does a single vet visit feel like it could wipe out your bank account? You're not alone and you’re not doing anything wrong. Too many pet parents walk in for a quick checkup and walk out with a bill they didn’t expect and don’t know how to prevent. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real cost o…

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March 4, 2025

Thinking About Getting a Dog? Listen to This First

Thinking about getting a dog? Hold that thought. Too many rescue dog adoptions fail because people fall for a face or a story without understanding what they’re signing up for. Choosing the wrong dog, whether it's a rescue do...

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Jan. 13, 2025

From the Vault: Save on Vet Bills! Expert Advice with Jonathan Wainbe…

Bonus Episode From the Vault: The #3 Most Downloaded Episode of 2024! While we’re on a break until Feb 4, we’re bringing back one of your all-time favorite episodes of 2024 from the vault! This episode dives into the financial options available for pet healthcare, providing actionable insights to h…

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Aug. 13, 2024

How to Afford Vet Care Without Breaking the Bank

Worried about the rising cost of caring for your pet? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Wainberg, Senior VP of Synchrony Financial Services’ Pet Business, to talk about how pet parents can prepare fo...

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Dec. 5, 2023

Can’t Afford Vet Care? The Pet Cost Hacks You Need to Know

Worried about the rising cost of caring for your pet? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Wainberg, Senior VP of Synchrony Financial Services’ Pet Business, to talk about how pet parents can prepare fo...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Boost Your Pet’s Nutrition Without Breaking the Bank

Think upgrading your pet’s food means draining your wallet? Think again. In this episode, Amy Castro gets expert pet advice from Kat Donatello, founder of Austin and Kat, on how to improve your dog or cat’s diet without overspending. If you’ve been struggling with pet costs, unsure which supplement…

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