The following is a guest post from Brian at Goodbudget. I have been using Goodbudget for a while now and it's my favorite envelope-based budgeting website. Check it out here or read my full review! "Hey honey, I want a motorcycle." "But I want a kitchen remodel." "Umm, but I want a motorcycle." "SWEETIE. WE CAN'T DO BOTH" He wants the motorcycle. She wants the … [Read more...] about How to Make a Budget With Your Spouse
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Mint.com Review – All Your Accounts in One Place for Free
Would you like to be able to access all of your finances from one spot? Your bank accounts, investments, mortgage, bills...everything. Wouldn't it be great if you could get that for free? Yes. Yes it would. Now you can. Let's see what Mint.com can do for you... What is Mint.com? Mint is a great website that can help you control you money. You link all of your … [Read more...] about Mint.com Review – All Your Accounts in One Place for Free
How to Live Without a Budget or The Automatic Budget
When you think about being responsible with your money, a budget may be one of your first thoughts. In my Beginner Series, I tell you, point-blank, that you need a budget. Can you really live without a budget? The title of this article makes it seem like I was misguiding you when I said that you need a budget, doesn't it? Well... Money and the Masses First off, NO! I am … [Read more...] about How to Live Without a Budget or The Automatic Budget
A Quick Guide to Using the Envelope Budget System
The envelope budget system is an easy budget for people who want/need to physically see where their money is going. It's a very simple process; in fact, all you need to get started is a few envelopes. You will use a different envelope for each category in your budget. When you receive income, you simply put the correct amount in each envelope for that particular … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Using the Envelope Budget System
Start a Budget 3: Getting Disciplined
Budget 1 | Budget 2 | Budget 3 Discipline is the difference between financial success and financial failure. Getting disciplined means staying on track and staying focused on your goals. This applies to almost every aspect of your finances. From budgeting to investing, discipline and sticking to your limits are the most important things, because without discipline, it … [Read more...] about Start a Budget 3: Getting Disciplined