I am a long time fan of budgets. We have shared several tips over the years. With everything that is going on now, I thought this would be a good time to share some of the most effective budgeting …
A monthly budget worksheet that works (+ printable monthly budget)
Using a monthly budget worksheet makes my life so much easier. I used to always have problems when anything came up like emergencies, medical bills, holidays and birthdays. Going in the hole …
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Christmas on a Budget – Clothes for my daughter from Deseret Industries
This post is brought to you by Deseret Industries. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Christmas is coming up soon and one of the things my daughter wants is clothes. While I want to …
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10 budgeting tips to help you plan for your future dream home now
Owning a home is a big deal. It took us over a year before we bought our first home and we were really fortunate to get it for a very low price. After two years we decided that we wanted to move so …
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Money Saving Habits
Saving money is something everyone wants to do, but a lot of people feel like they can't find it in their budget. In some circumstances this is true, but in most cases, you will be able to evaluate …
8 weeks to a better Budget Workshop: Week 1 – How to setup a budget
Welcome to week 1 of our 8 weeks to a Better Budget Workshop series! This week we are going to go over how to setup a budget, why you need one, and ways to keep track of it! How to setup a …
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From “Eh” to “Wow” – Our Kitchen Transformation! (on a budget)
This is how our cabinets looked when we moved into our house a little over four years ago. They style isn't bad, and I really like how they were laid out, but I felt like they were rather blah. On a …
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Teaching your kids to budget
Teaching your kids to budget The tooth fairy, chores, grandma and grandpa, friends, family and a lot of other people will give your child money from the day they are born. We use piggy banks and …
What I learned today: Dr. Bills are going to be a permanent part of our budget
While the title ("Dr. Bills are going to be a permanent part of our budget") tell you how I am feeling, that doesn't mean that it is necessarily true. I honestly just feel like no matter what, we seem …
Have a big Thanksgiving on a small budget this year
If you want to have a spectacular Thanksgiving this year, but don't have a lot of money, then don't worry. Learn how to have a big Thanksgiving on a small budget. This time of year …
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3 things that affect your credit score
3 things that affect your credit score Many people don't realize how important a good credit score can be. In fact, many people don't realize how important having a good budget can be. These two …
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How to create a grocery budget
How to create a grocery budget Trying to figure out how to create a grocery budget can be a tricky thing! If your family eats out a lot, or you like to buy processed or boxed meals that are …