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You want the truth? Creating and sticking to a budget is a pain. It takes dedication, daily effort, and compromise.
5 Ways to Make Every Month Easier
Each new month brings a bittersweet mix of excitement and letdown. While you may be thrilled by the unknown or eagerly anticipating planned events, the first few days of the month mean it's time to pay up on bills and check your monthly responsibilities off the list. Make the calendar change easier by making a few simple adjustments that will streamline your financial cycle.
I Am Loving Mint!
This post was submitted by Lauren in our Ask Savvy group.
I have been using Mint for nearly a month and I love it! Not only do I realize what I spend my money (a lot more on restaurants than I realized) but was also able to catch when my bank "accidentally" charged my account twice for my cell phone bill.
Share Your Tried and True Budget Tips
You want the truth? Creating and sticking to a budget is a pain. It takes dedication, daily effort, and compromise.
I'm Asking: Where Have You Cut Back to Save More?
We all want to save more money in 2010, and while total deprivation is not the road to happy saving, trimming back on some of the extras we previously afforded ourselves can make the difference between an empty savings account and a flourishing one. I've cut back on driving to the office (the parking garage near my office costs $18 a day and that's with the early bird special!). I'm also trying to pack healthier lunches.
Tighten Spending by Logging Receipts by Category
This post was submitted by member Galonabudget in our How Do You Save? group.
My hours were cut back in September and I had to get serious about my savings and monthly budget to stay afloat.
Don't Let Friends Warp Your Budget
Just because you've made sticking to a budget a priority this year, doesn't mean all of your friends will share your goals. It's pretty likely that not all of your friends have the same budget and spending parameters. Still, that doesn't mean that your financial objectives have to suffer in their company — or that you have to find new friends.
5 Simple Steps For Creating a Spending Plan
Straightforward budgets aren't always the best solution for people trying to get a handle on their money — the inflexible nature of budgeting can be a frustrating turn-off. Just because you're not one for budgets doesn't mean there isn't hope for following a plan that will get your finances on track. A spending plan is a better solution than a traditional budget for those who want a less rigid method for managing their money.
Mint Anyone?
This question was submitted by member Lauren in our Ask Savvy group.
I have always tried to keep a budget, but I must admit my method of using a spreadsheet was often one of the last things I ever wanted to do. In hopes to keep up on my budget and after reading about Mint on SavvySugar, I decided to give it a shot.
Share Your Budget Tip For the New Year
You want the truth? Creating and sticking to a budget is a pain. It takes dedication, daily effort, and compromise.
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