Category: Budgeting

I’m sure you’ve heard of budgeting, but do you ever find yourself wondering why you would need a budget? Isn’t good money management as simple as just being careful where you spend your money? Maybe not. Here are 5 reasons why you need a budget. This is a guest post from Ashley of BudgetsMadeEasy.com. Hi, I am Ashley from BudgetsMadeEasy.com. I teach people to budget so they can save money and pay off debt. When you are able to take control of your money and pay off debt, you can start living your dreams! I paid off $45,000 in 17 months including $25,000 in...

This is a guest post from Dylan of HealthWellWise.com. When it’s sweltering outside, the last thing you want to do is spend an hour over a hot stove. But subsist on snacks all summer long and you’ll be kicking yourself when winter comes and you already have a head start on holiday weight gain. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a slave to the kitchen to keep your family eating healthy over the hot summer months. Read on for ways to keep your family’s meals healthy, hydrating and simple this summer season. How to eat healthy all summer without...

Whether you want to save money, cut costs, stretch your income, tackle debt, or just get to know your finances, budgeting should always be the first step. Whether you suck with money and budgets or you just want to take the next step in your financial journey but don’t know where to start, after you have made the decision to create a better financial situation for yourself, the next step should be learning how to budget. Many people think that budgeting is as easy as slapping a few numbers down on a piece of paper and calling it good....