budget tips

How to Stick to a Budget When Life Gets Chaotic (3 Strategies That Saved Me)

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budget stress and financial chaos

Let me tell you how to stick to a budget when life decides to punch you in the face. June 2024 was meant to be my ‘ideal budget month.’ I had a plan. Every cent accounted for. I was ready to go. Then, life happened: car issues ($340), illness ($89 copay), a friend’s wedding ($120 … Read more

Monthly Budget Guide: How to Create One That Won’t Fail in Two Weeks

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Monthly budget planning with notebook and coffee

I have made attempts to begin a budget about twelve times. Actually, maybe about fifteen times. I lost count during the fourth failed attempt in 2019. Each attempt went the same way. I would download the app and then get excited and track everything for about six days. Then I would forget to log a … Read more