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How To Use Cash Envelopes [Free Printable Included]

October 18, 2020
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by Allison Baggerly

Cash envelopes can truly change the way you interact with your money and finances. In fact, the cash envelope system has changed our budget and finances in so many ways. But how on earth does it work? Can cash envelopes truly help you with impulse spending and your finances? And how do you buy something […]

11 Ways to Earn Extra Money

October 18, 2020
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by Allison Baggerly

Are you short on money each month? If you dread checking the mail for fear of another bill, then it might be time to start earning extra money on top of your current job. Below are 11 options for how you can earn extra money to help cover loans, bills, or just rack up some […]

Making a Budget: A Step-By-Step Guide

October 18, 2020
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by Allison Baggerly

Writing a budget for the first time (or even the third!) can be a daunting task. There’s a lot of numbers, expenses to remember, and you might not even know where to start. I promise you that it will get easier and that it’s not as difficult as it may sound! As a general rule, […]

How to stop living paycheck to paycheck

October 8, 2020
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by Allison Baggerly

*this post contains affiliate links If you’re living the paycheck to paycheck life then you know how frustrating it can be to desperately wait for payday to come. I’ve been there. There have been times when we had barely any money in our checking account. We’d still have a full week until payday and the […]

Don’t Make These 10 Money Mistakes

October 8, 2020
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by Allison Baggerly

10 Money Mistakes To Avoid by InspiredBudget.com

Have you made a lot of money mistakes in your life? I know I have! In fact, you may have made mistakes that you are ashamed to admit. But here’s the truth…it’s time to turn those mistakes into real lessons. Instead of pretending that your money mistakes never happened, own them and learn from them! […]

Get Your Spouse On Board With Budgeting

October 8, 2020
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by Allison Baggerly

spouse marriage budget by inspiredbudget.com

Getting a spouse on board with making a budget each month can feel like quite a daunting task. In fact, getting a spouse on board with anything that takes them out of their comfort zone can be difficult. Unfortunately, at one point I was the spouse that wasn’t on board. My husband saw that […]

3 Things A Coach Purse Taught Me About Money

October 6, 2020
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by Allison Baggerly

Have you ever had your eye on something that you felt like you just had to have? Maybe it was a new iPad or a piece of furniture. Literally, every part of you craves that item. Well, I’ve been there before. For me, it was coach bags. Ever since I was in college I wanted […]

Budget Categories You Must Include In Your Budget

October 1, 2020
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by Allison Baggerly

These 14 budget categories should be included in your monthly budget. This guide will help you learn how to include budget categories to help make your unique budget.

When you are setting up your personal budget, do you know where you spend your money? Add these budget categories to your monthly and weekly budget so you’ll know exactly where your money is going. Budget categories are super important. If your budget is too vague or too specific, it can create problems that make […]