Your wedding day is likely to be one of the biggest celebrations of your life. It’s a day you want to look back on and smile at all the good memories for years to come. While they can be fun, weddings can also be expensive. That’s why the bride and the groom and their parents if they are sharing in the costs, should commit to setting and sticking to a budget for the wedding.
Read MoreIf you had wanted heady academic advice about budgeting you would have consulted an economics professor. If you wanted to drill down deep into debits and credits you would have consulted a CPA. But you’re here because you just want some solid advice on creating a budget and sticking to it. Nothing too technical. Nothing too complicated. Let’s just call this Budgeting for Dummies.
Read MoreSometimes, a person’s credit, income, or lack of down payment keeps them from buying. In this case, renting can be a great option while the renter improves their financial condition. No matter the reason you are renting, the fact is that you need to budget for rent. This guide will help you do just that.
Read MoreYou have probably heard the name Suze Orman. She is a finance expert who has written books, been on Oprah, and even had her own show. While she does have some excellent budgeting advice, not everyone agrees with all of it. Still, she has some great ideas for living on less, saving and investing.
Read MoreWhile saving for a vacation can be hard- and sometimes nearly impossible- you do not have to give up. With some planning and a little extra work, you can be enjoying some time away before you know it.
Read MoreDave Ramsey is an author, radio show host, and businessman that focuses on, you guessed it, budgeting and money management. If you are considering Dave Ramsey budgeting tips, then you have made the first step to working towards your budget. Continue reading to find out more tips to save more money.
Read MoreWhen you have very little money to pay your bills, it is hard to create a budget. It is even harder to stick to it! So, how do you create a budget, when money is so tight it squeaks when you try to stretch it? Believe it, or not, tips and tricks exist to help you create a home budget on a budget.
Read MoreThere is no way to get ahead or keep your head above water for any sustained period of time without having a budget and following it. Even the wealthy have budgets. Sure, they may not have to be as frugal as the rest of us, but trust me when I say, they would not be wealthy today without effective money management- which starts with a budget. So here are some tips on how to do the grocery shopping on a budget.
Read MoreA well-planned budget can help you achieve your goals to live frugally, spend less, and pay down debt. The budgeting process for frugal living doesn’t need to be complicated. When starting the budgeting process for frugal living, you need a list of bills, a tally of your income, a calculator, and pen and paper or a computer program to keep track of everything.
Read MoreBudgeting is hard, even for people who've been doing it all their lives. It takes time, dedication, and serious attention to detail. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find anything fun about it, and it can even be boring. However, budgeting does get easier the more you practice, and understanding the principles of budgeting makes it easier to stick to your own budget. Anyone can learn budget management skills.
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