Estate Planning, Budgeting & Smart Money Moves with Melissa Hampton

Starting over financially can feel overwhelming—especially after divorce, debt, and career setbacks. In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Hampton, a financial expert and mom who transformed her life after hitting rock bottom. She shares practical strategies for budgeting, debt repayment, and estate planning—plus the mindset shifts that helped her take control of her future.

If you’re feeling stuck financially, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you break free from debt, start saving, and create long-term financial stability.

Key Takeaways:

✔️ How Melissa paid off significant debt and built financial security
✔️ The snowball method for debt repayment and why it works
✔️ Budgeting strategies to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle
✔️ Estate planning essentials: Wills, trusts & protecting your family’s future
✔️ How to start investing & saving for retirement—even on a tight budget
✔️ The power of financial mindset shifts and how to stay motivated

Melissa Hampton, CFP®, is the founder of Hampton Wealth Management, an independent firm through LPL Financial, specializing in investment management and financial planning for complex wealth strategies. With years of experience, she has helped thousands of clients navigate retirement, optimize their finances, and build lasting legacies. She is passionate about educating clients and providing actionable strategies to maximize their wealth potential, in addition to creating an ideal life full of purpose for herself and her two children.

Connect with Melissa:

www.hamptonwm.com

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