Saving money feels really good, but at the beginning of your journey, you may need some extra motivation. The good news is that there may be no better way to actually track your progress than with visualizations. Plus, there are several benefits to tracking your savings progress including: You get better insights into your progress You feel more confident as you see your progress over time You keep your … [Read more...] about 11 Savings Trackers to Visualize Your Savings Progress
9 Travel Savings Jars to Fund Your Next Adventure
Do you have a passion for seeing the world? Well, using a travel piggy bank strategy could help you fund your next adventure, according to this article in USA Today. The perks of using a travel savings jar include: You get to visually see the progress you're making towards your savings goal. Seeing your progress will make you want to make even more progress. This creates a beautiful flywheel effect … [Read more...] about 9 Travel Savings Jars to Fund Your Next Adventure
11 Cute Cash Envelopes for the Dave Ramsey System
The cash envelope system taught by Dave Ramsey is an easy way to stick to your budget. I'm worried about my budget right now because I'm on maternity leave and my salary is reduced significantly. My husband and I considered the cash envelope system because we didn't trust ourselves to budget with our online tools. We also spend a lot on food and eating out and this would make it obvious when we hit our max for the … [Read more...] about 11 Cute Cash Envelopes for the Dave Ramsey System
10 Printable Budget Planners to Keep You From Overspending
If you want to stick to your budget, you need a plan that works for you. These printable budget planners are a great way to begin your journey to financial freedom. My husband and I are trying to stay within a tight budget in a high cost of living city (Seattle, WA). I'm currently on maternity leave with reduced pay so it's very important to not overspend right now. We are using a printed budget because I like … [Read more...] about 10 Printable Budget Planners to Keep You From Overspending