Crawl Before You Ball® Love, Relationships & Money
Buffie Purselle
Crawl Before You Ball: Love, Relationships & Money is a podcast dedicated to empowering couples to navigate the complex world of finances together. Financial expert Buffie Purselle hosts the show and offers practical advice, real-life stories, and expert insights to strengthen relationships and economic futures.Buffie's unique approach combines her expertise in finance with her warm and relatable personality. She delivers Auntie Know's Best guidance on love and finances, offering practical tips and strategies that can be applied to any relationship stage. From single and dating to engaged, married, divorced, or widowed, the podcast caters to couples at all stages of...
Ep. 10: Enjoy Responsibly
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie sits down with her nephew Corey to tackle the real-life financial challenges that many face but few talk about. From navigating parking tickets that spiraled into a car repossession to contemplating bankruptcy as a fresh start, Corey lays it all out with honesty and humor.Auntie Buffie, with her signature blend of tough love and wisdom, guides Corey through actionable solutions, including budgeting for life's milesto
Ep. 9: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
In this insightful and entertaining episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie dives deep into the fundamentals of distinguishing needs versus wants, creating balanced budgets, and taking control of your financial future. She shares practical strategies for debt reduction, improving credit scores, and the importance of incorporating "budgeted balling" into your life.This week, Auntie Buffie is joined by Chiffon, an international real estate agent with a fascinating journey. Together, they d
Ep. 8: You Can't Keep Up With the Jones'
In this inspiring and heartfelt episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie welcomes her fabulous niece and nephew, Nadege and Jude, for a candid discussion about building strong financial, emotional, and family foundations. From practical advice on maximizing 401(k)s and UTMA accounts to navigating the ups and downs of marriage, Auntie Buffie offers sage wisdom with her signature wit and compassion.Jude seeks guidance on balancing his superhero tendencies with family priorities, while Nadeg
Ep. 7: What the Nieces Need to Know
In this empowering episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie tackles the tough but necessary topics of caring for aging parents and safeguarding generational wealth. From navigating family dynamics to avoiding financial traps like reverse mortgages, Auntie Buffie offers her signature no-nonsense advice with a sprinkle of humor and love.Later, Auntie welcomes Jerilyn, a singer, songwriter, comedian, and advocate, for a candid conversation about the complexities of dating in today’s world. T
Ep. 6: Ballin' On a Budget
In this episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie sits down with Valeka to discuss how past financial mistakes impact our mental health, the importance of practicing "financial mental health," and ways to build wealth one step at a time. Auntie Buffie shares her best tips on avoiding high-interest debt, managing credit effectively, and leveraging resources for financial support.Highlights from this episode include:Auntie Buffie’s “financial mental health” practices and how to recover from
Ep. 5: Learn to Fight Fair
In this week’s episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie sits down with Sabine and Ejiro, a powerhouse couple dedicated to building wealth and uplifting their community. Together, they unpack the essentials of talking finances early in relationships, blending finances as a couple, and the unique aspects of managing a dual-business household.Highlights from this episode include:Why financial transparency matters in relationships and how to address red flags early onSabine and Ejiro’s story
Ep. 4: First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage
In this episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie welcomes newlyweds Naomi and Jordan to dive into the essentials of financial planning for couples. From managing joint finances to setting up trusts and planning generational wealth, Auntie Buffie guides Naomi and Jordan through the steps to secure their family’s financial future.Highlights from this episode include:The importance of open conversations about budgeting and finances in relationshipsHow Naomi and Jordan are building generation
Ep. 3: Flag On The Play
In this week’s episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie digs deep into financial red flags that everyone should be aware of when dating or considering marriage. From bad credit to living an Instagram lifestyle they can’t afford, Auntie Buffie gives practical advice on spotting warning signs and addressing them before co-mingling finances. 💸Highlights from this episode include:Why multiple baby mamas/daddies and financial secrecy are red flags 🚩How to budget your time and money as a coup
Ep. 2: Auntie Ain't Raise No Fool
In this week’s episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie sits down with newlyweds Tracy and Eric to discuss the complexities of balancing love, life, and finances. From navigating food budgets to managing expectations about kids, this episode is filled with practical tips for any couple trying to find their groove.Highlights from this episode include:How to handle meal planning and budgeting without guilt 🍽️💸Setting healthy boundaries with family and friends when it comes to questions ab
Ep. 1: Til Debt Do We Part
In the first episode of Crawl Before You Ball, Auntie Buffie kicks off the series with a powerful discussion on planning for the future—while keeping the spark alive in your relationships! This episode is packed with practical advice on everything from choosing the right life insurance to creating a will, and even how to maintain that “spicy” energy with your partner💃🏽Highlights from this episode include:Why life insurance isn’t just for “old folks” 🧓🏽The essential steps to creating a will t
Auntie Has A Podcast!
Crawl Before You Ball: Love, Relationships & Money is a podcast dedicated to empowering couples to navigate the complex world of finances together. Financial expert Buffie Purselle hosts the show and offers practical advice, real-life stories, and expert insights to strengthen relationships and economic futures.Buffie's unique approach combines her expertise in finance with her warm and relatable personality. She delivers Auntie Know's best guidance on love and finances, offering practical tips