Making Saving Second Nature
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 […]
*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 […]
*the post contains affiliate links There’s bound to be a time in your life when you’re faced with an emergency. Whether you encounter an unexpected medical expense, a huge change in your family relationship (such as a divorce), or a global pandemic, it’s a great idea to create an emergency budget. Right now, our world […]
I don’t know about you, but when I first heard about the cash envelope system, I was sure it was not for me. I mean, who would want to carry around all that cash? And what about the change?! “Those cash people are crazy,” I thought. Ha! The joke was on me. The cash envelope […]
this post contains affiliate links If you’re just getting started with writing a budget, then chances are you feel confused, overwhelmed and lost. Listen up…you are not alone. Writing a budget can be daunting when you are just starting to take back control of your finances. But chances are you already know that a budget […]
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 by paycheck. If you need […]
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 […]
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, […]