7 Budget Mistakes to Avoid so You Don’t Fail
Budget mistakes happen. But, in order to succeed with your money, you need to know which budget mistakes to avoid. Budgeting your money doesn’t require a magic skill, it just requires the right method and some commitment. When we first started using a budget in 2011, I thought that budgeting my money meant that I […]
How I went from Spendthrift to Mastering my Budget
I get it, you’re thinking that you don’t need a budget, that it’s restrictive and limiting. It’s only what people who have no money do. I mean, come on, the rich don’t budget. Do they? The sad truth is that budgeting is looked at with the same stink eye as frugality. It’s a measure people […]
7 Reasons Why Your Budget Keeps Failing
For anyone trying to improve their financial status, a budget is the first place to start. And while many of us think we know how to budget, repeatedly going over our spending limits proves otherwise. When I first started budgeting years ago, I didn’t know the first thing about what a budget really meant. I […]
How to Build a Stocked Pantry that Saves You Money
A properly stocked pantry saves money, the trick is knowing how to create a strong one. I was cleaning out my pantry this week and thought I’d share how I organize it, in case you are new to the pantry stockpile game. It’s one of the main ways I’ve been able to save so much […]
How Changing this One Habit can Rapidly Grow your Savings
You’ve probably heard of the famous Dave Ramsey “Debt Snowball”, let’s use the same concept to grow our savings. Let’s start paying ourselves back for all of the hours and hard work that we have to endure. We have the ability to own land, start a business empire, and become CEO of Fortune 500 companies. […]
3 Major Benefits from Refinancing Your Mortgage
3 Major Benefits You’ll Enjoy from Refinancing Your Mortgage to a 15-year loan Refinancing your mortgage has a lot of benefits, depending on your situation. Mortgage refinancing can seem like you’re starting all over again, like you’re taking a step back in your journey. But, in my experience, refinancing my mortgage gave me a lot […]
5 Simple Ways to Drastically Improve Your Budget
A plan to improve your budget can seem overwhelming. I mean, sometimes just having a budget feels difficult. So, how do you maintain and improve your budget without wasting hours of time? If you’re new to budgeting, here’s something you should know. Your budget is a living, breathing document. And it should be flexible enough […]
Budget Like This and Watch Your Money Grow
Have you ever heard of budgeting weekly? I’m sure you’ve heard of how incredibly helpful having a budget is to your financial success. If you haven’t, you should read this! Maybe you’ve heard of the zero based budget and other plans that are fully equipped with strategies and methods to get you saving in just a month’s […]