Making Saving Second Nature
The benefits of budgeting go way beyond just giving you more money. You’ll discover a life full of more freedom and less anxiety too. You keep hearing about how to budget your money. It seems like it must be the thing to do, right? Have you ever wondered why budgeting is so important? Turns out […]
It’s one thing to make a budget and tell your money where to go, but it’s a completely different thing to live on a bare bones budget. A bare bones budget is when your budget only what is absolutely necessary to survive. You might think that this sounds ridiculous. Who on earth would only live […]
*this post contains affiliate links Making a budget and sticking to it can seem like a daunting task. Especially if you get paid biweekly! There are hundreds of tips on how to budget on a monthly income, but what if you get paid every other week? If this is the case, then you’ll be budgeting […]
It’s happened again. You are 2 weeks into your monthly budget and you’ve blown it. You’re wondering where on earth your money went! If you feel like giving up and throwing in the towel, you are not alone. We have been there. You could be overlooking items in your budget. Now, I’m not talking about […]
If you’ve ever skipped writing a budget for Christmas, then you likely know how stressful it can be to spend too much every December. In fact, most Americans spend over $1,000 every year on gifts, decorations, and holiday travel. This can be extremely overwhelming for families and can even lead to consumer debt. By writing […]
*this post contains affiliate links If you’re new to budgeting, then you’re likely searching the internet looking for a sample budget so that you can truly SEE budgeting in action. I totally get it! If you’re a visual learner, you probably want to see a real family’s sample budget so that you will be motivated […]
A few weeks ago, my husband and I went out to dinner and had the most in-depth conversation about our budget that we’ve had in a LONG time. Now don’t get me wrong, we have money conversations a lot. But they are usually more surface-level conversations that focus on paying bills and tracking our spending. […]
Having trouble making ends meet? You’re not alone. According to Forbes, nearly half of Americans expect to live paycheck to paycheck this year. If you’re strapped for cash, it might be time to look at your spending and cut things from your budget. We’ve been in this exact same position. Several years ago, my husband […]