Budgeting Articles

Everything you need to know about budgeting

I have written quite a bit about budgeting since I consider it to be a key component to getting our finances under control. Just like most people, I always hated the idea of budgeting, but once you get a better understanding of the freedom that comes with using a budget you fall in love with it. Or at least I have. ;)

This page will show you how to budget with various methods and everything else you want or need to know about budgeting. If you are just getting started I would suggest reading How to make a budget. From there I would consider getting some free budget software or download a household budget template.

Other articles about budgeting

How to budget with ING Direct
10 tips for a better budget

Money management tips for beginners

Budgeting is like baking cookies
How to budget with the envelope system
How to manage your bill payments
How I organize my bank accounts
How to quit spending more money than you make
Free budgeting form

7 Free budgeting worksheets

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How Much Should You Spend on Groceries?

11.06.2011 by John Frainee 37 comments
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Our groceries budget has fluctuated over the past couple of years. It started high, then went down pretty low, and now it is up again. I want to ask you, the readers, how much you spend on groceries so that we can all learn some valuable tips!

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Can You Afford the New iPhone 4S?

10.05.2011 by John Frainee 29 comments
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As I sit down to write this, the web is ablaze with excitement about the new iPhone that was announced at 10:00am today. It’s a few hours past the announcement, and I still haven’t the slightest clue as to the specifications or new features. Why? I’m waiting for the spoiler-free video posted on a rumor blog.

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Vacationing on a Budget: 2 Money Saving Tips

10.04.2011 by Adam Simon 11 comments
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As I sit here and write this, I am twenty-four hours away from making my 7-year-old’s dreams come true. All of the asking, hoping, and praying is about to pay off for her as my wife and I share the news that, in a few short hours, she will be having breakfast with the Princesses at Cinderella’s Castle! We’re going to Disney World!

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How to Stick With a Budget

09.23.2011 by Matt Bell 12 comments
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Budgets have always been a tough sell. However, in workshops I teach around the country, I’ve noticed a hopeful sign . . .

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YNAB Personal Finance Software: Why I Love it!

09.16.2011 by Jonathan 8 comments
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I just wanted to share with you some of the success that I am having using YNAB (You Need a Budget) Personal Finance Software. It has really got me motivated to manage my money in a new way.

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Zero-Based Budgeting: 7 Steps to Get You Started!

09.10.2011 by Adam Faughn 8 comments
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Zero-based budgets are tough on some of us, because we don’t like having a “$0″ at the bottom of the page, but they keep money under control. If you have never made a zero-based budget, here are seven steps to help you get started.

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Wedding Budgets: Slash Expenses With These 5 Tips!

09.07.2011 by Jon 6 comments
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Watching wedding expenses add up can be frustrating, particularly if you are on a budget in the first place (like me!). Many couples are accruing huge amounts of debt to put on an enormous wedding, charging the maximum on credit cards and even taking out loans to pay for the occasion. This does not have to happen, though.

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How a Spending Journal Can Help You Reach Your Goals

08.29.2011 by Jason Topp 14 comments
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One of the things that I’ve found helpful in the past with our expenses is a simple diary. Yes, that’s right. An old-fashioned way of keeping track of expenses.

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