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Budgeting

Tips and tools to help you save money and avoid budgeting mistakes.

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    Download Free Budget Spreadsheets For Couples!

    If you share some or all of your expenses with a significant other, an effective budgeting strategy is essential for open communication. Using one of our free budget spreadsheets for couples will help you align your priorities and work as a team toward your shared goals.

  • Four Common Budget Types

    Have you tried one or more of these four common budget types? Learn more about zero-balance, 50/30/20, envelope and anti-budgets.

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    March 30, 2022

  • Debt Payoff Worksheet: DIY ‘Get Out of Debt’ Formula

    Ending your relationship with debt is a journey that takes time, planning, and ultimately, a little bit of math. We created a debt payoff worksheet to help you gain a good understanding of your income, expenses, and how much money you can put toward your debt every month. Our worksheet enables you to crunch the […]

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    June 29, 2021

  • Start Budgeting With Our Free Worksheet

    Updated April 13, 2023 Creating and managing a budget is a great way to help you stay on top of your finances. You can ensure that you have enough to cover your expenses while also determining what to cut back on by planning out your spending every month. Fortunately, a recent poll reported that 69% […]

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    April 10, 2020

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    How to Stop Subscription Creep with the “10× Value Test”

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    We live in a subscription economy. From streaming and fitness apps to meal kits and delivery memberships, it’s easier than ever to sign up — and harder than ever to keep track. What starts as convenience often turns into subscription creep: a slow buildup of monthly charges that quietly drain your budget. The goal isn’t […]

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    Smart Money Moves for Healthcare Gig Workers

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    Why Healthcare Gig Work Feels Different — and Tougher If you’re a nurse, therapist or tech on a travel contract or short-term assignment, you already know the trade-off: more freedom, but less financial safety.  You may get to choose your hours and where you work, but you also manage the parts full-time jobs usually cover […]

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    How to Budget with Tips: A Guide for Food Service Professionals

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    When your compensation includes tips, you get used to making do with unpredictable paychecks. But fluctuating income shouldn’t prevent you from working towards your financial goals. In this guide, we’ll go over some best practices for budgeting with tips in mind — and show you a few ways to start saving.  Sort Cash Tips ASAP […]

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    How to Stretch 9 Months of Pay to Cover the Whole Year

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    If you’re a teacher, you already know the problem. You work all school year, then summer shows up — and your money doesn’t. If you’re trying to budget for annual expenses on a 9-month income, you’ve come to the right place. So no matter if you’re an educator, gig worker or seasonal employee, you deserve […]