Category: Budgeting
Thoughts on Dave Ramsey, the Baby Steps, & Financial Peace
Reviewing Our 2017 Spending
15 Financial Goals to Strive For
Avoiding Monthly Payments & Subscriptions
Reducing Big Expenses vs Small Expenses
Explaining Our Decision to Finally Cut Cable
Money Map: How We Manage Our Finances
How to Make Gourmet Meals on a Budget
A Detailed Cost Breakdown of Our New York Vacation
Here's an in depth look at the costs of our recent trip to New York...
Why Building an Emergency Fund Should Be Your First Financial Goal
Here's why building up a healthy emergency fund is important and why it should be your first financial goal to focus on...
Hate Budgeting? You Should Still Know This Number
Even if you hate budgeting, one key to building financial stability is know what your baseline expenses cost. Here's how to figure out your "bare bones" budget and why it's so important...
New Simple Experiment for Tracking Grocery Expenses
A new experiment I'm testing out for tracking our grocery expenses. Will it end up being a waste of time or a worthwhile tactic?
How Much Money Should You Keep in Your Checking Account?
In order to work towards your goals, a beneficial first step is to make sure your financial setup is well organized. Part of this setup is your main checking account. How do you determine the right amount of money to keep in your checking account?
How We’ve Paid Off More Than Half Our $27,000 of Student Loan Debt in 10 Months
Is the New iPhone 7 Worth the Price?
Taking an objective look at the new iPhone 7, is it worth the high price tag?
Couples & Their Money – Interview
How Planning Ahead Can Save Money
Our culture is so focused on having everything immediately. On the one hand, convenience is increased and time is saved. On the other hand, its costing us all a lot of extra money. Simply planning ahead before making purchases can avoid a lot of wasted money...
9 Easy Ways to Lower Food Costs
Eating on a budget can seem daunting at first, but it doesn't need to be so difficult. Read about 9 easy ways to lower your food costs...
Don’t Be Insane, Challenge Everything
Get out of the mindset of what's "easiest" or "most comfortable" and instead, challenge everything in your budget...