Budgeting is supposed to make your life easier and your wallet fatter. But sometimes, your efforts to save can backfire in ways you don’t even notice. You think you’re building a solid financial plan, but in reality, you’re just spinning your wheels. Here are some common budgeting mistakes that can trick you into thinking you’re…
Do you have a best friend? I’m really starting to think that my budget binder is my best friend…kind of weird, I know, but hear me out. My printable budget binder has helped my husband and I pay off $54,500 of debt in under 2 years. It has helped us budget better and improved our…
When it comes to the topic of managing your money, are you taking the best approach? While many people may believe they have a sound budgeting system and process, only a few manage to set aside money for their future. And from those few, even fewer make substantial progress toward their financial goals. A common…
If you haven’t had a great experience with budgeting or are ready to give budgeting a shot, you’ll want to have a look at the 30-30-30-10 budget rule. Creating a budget – or spending plan – for your money before it arrives in your bank account is a crucial part of achieving financial wellness. There…
When your finances are in crisis mode, it often calls for you to deviate from your normal budgeting routine and adjust your budget accordingly to protect you during uncertain financial times. One of the first steps to take is to create a bare-bones budget. If you’ve never heard of the strange word before, a bare-bones…
Budgets are the worst, right? You probably didn’t even want to click on this link because you’ve likely tried budgeting many times before, right? And if you’re anything like our family, you’ve probably failed many times before, too, right? It’s time to turn that around and finally create a simple monthly budget that will work…
