I think by now I’ve done individual posts on some of the ways I keep my money organized but I’ve never laid it all out at once. Today I wanted to show you how I organize my money and how I strive ...
Better Budgeting
Think of your budget as a roadmap for how you'd like to spend your money. Your budget can help you meet goals such as paying off debt, establishing an emergency fund or saving for a down payment. The true secret to budget success? Use your budget as an empowerment tool.
The articles below can help you get the most out of your budget.
Earning More or Spending Less: When You Should Focus on Earning More
We all go through different stages in our personal finance journey. Five years ago I was in the “spend less” crowd. I was maxed out at my day job. I was only 24 and I knew that I was making the ...
How I Keep My Budget at $2,000 per Month
This post is from Megan. There are two main parts to balancing your budget: money coming in and money going out. If you can’t increase the amount of money you make, you can work on reducing your ...
5 Steps to Your Best Budget
How many of you have a budget? How many update your budget frequently when situations change? I know that I reassess my budget anytime my life changes. New jobs, new expenses and moving; these ...
My (Our) New Budget
I wrote this post a few days ago and I have since been going back and forth on whether or not to publish it. When I was making $1,800/month and living just fine I wanted to be proof that you don't ...
How I Got By as a Semi- Stay at Home Mom Facing Divorce
This post is from Megan. When my husband told me he wanted a divorce, I had only been working part time for about 1 month. My net pay was only around $900! For the 2 years before, I had stayed home ...