With the New Year right around the corner you're probably thinking about ways to help your budget recover after the holidays. Christmas is great, but it's sure easy to get off track and overspend. Even when you do have a budget, finding ways to stick to your budget when holiday shopping is very challenging. There are things we do around our house that actually help us get our budget back on … [Read more...]
How to Make Saving Money Part of Your Family’s Budget
Do you find yourself envious of those who have a savings account? Have you ever found yourself having to charge unexpected expenses on a credit card because you don't have any money saved? If you lost your job, would you have any savings to cover your living expenses? Do you stress over saving money? This post contains affiliate links that help support this website. This means if you make a … [Read more...]
The Best Tips for Sticking with Your Budget
So you have a family budget. There's only one problem - you're having trouble sticking with your budget! Maybe your budget is nicely outlined and detailed, but yet it sits unused on your computer or in your desk drawer. Or maybe you've started trying to use it but just can't seem to make it work. Formulating a budget is a challenge, but once you have it done, it doesn't do any good unless you … [Read more...]
How to Know When You Need a Family Budget
How do you know when you need a family budget? Isn't a budget just a boring list of numbers that means you never get to spend money on what you want? No, it's not! A budget is really just a way to take control of your finances. It doesn't necessarily mean you can't ever spend your money on what you want; it just means you spend your money smarter. In fact, if you're always denying yourself and … [Read more...]
