Making Saving Second Nature
Have you ever noticed that our beliefs are dependent upon our experiences and circumstances in life? For instance, your view of money was most likely shaped from a very young age. If your parents argued about money, then you learned that money leads to fights. You don’t associate money with happiness. Likewise, if money was […]
Have you ever written a budget just to throw it away a few days in because something unexpected came up? You may have even uttered the words “Oh, I’ll start over next month.” I know I can’t be the only one that does this! To be perfectly honest, our family got into this bad habit […]
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. Ever since I was in college I wanted a Coach purse. I’d spend hours searching […]
So you’ve seen budgeters all over carrying around envelopes full of cash. Questions might be flooding your mind about the cash envelope system… What’s this all about? Are they crazy? Did they just rob a bank? Or is this something that I should be doing? And seriously…does the cash envelope system actually work? These are […]
We all have both good and bad habits when it comes to our money. But some habits are worse than others. In fact, some habits might be making you broke! I know that I’m guilty of breaking not one, not two, but all of these habits in my past! I was living life day by […]
You don’t have to go broke when you go back to school shopping. Follow these hacks and tips and you’ll save BIG during back to school deals and sales!
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 […]
The cash envelope system is the perfect option for people who want to save money and easily track their spending. But how do you make it work with a spouse? When I first started using the cash envelope system, I was in my 20s and single. I didn’t need to worry about anyone else using […]