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Learning to Budget as a Beginner!💵💳
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items As a young woman in her 20's, money is a huge factor in day to day life, and with the cost of living increasing and the value of money decreasing, it's hard to find a balance. Within the last year I've started my budgeting journey and now I wanna sha...
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Online Budgeting Resources
The whole reason I started budgeting and really learning about money was through podcasts. Doing my daily chores and work, I'll just listen and learn, taking notes as I go!
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Absolutely love this podcast! Syd does an amazing job keeping things realistic and relatable to the money struggles a lot of us face!
S2 Ep5: Fiancé Chat: How to Budget, Save & Talk Money with your S/o
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I've seen a few videos on this book and decided to check it out and loved the information I got out of it, they have it as an audiobook too!
Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals
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This video is super simple, easy to follow, and will get you set up for learning to budget!
Beginner's Guide To Budgeting | Step By Step Tutorial! 2024 Setup For You!
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The Money with Katie Show is another good podcast to listen to if you have the time! She has a ton of good information and relates right back to the rest of us and our money troubles!
The Money with Katie Show
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On my cleaning days I love to put in my headphones and listen to something somewhat educational, so a quick audiobook on budgeting like this one keeps me going!
You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want
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If you're looking for more podcasts on financial help and budgeting, this site offers a huge list of options to look at as well!
FeedSpot for Podcasters
Budget Binders
There are so many budget binders out there, these ones are on the more affordable side, and they come with everything you need!
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A budget binder like this is a sure way to keep all of your info in the same place, nice and organized!!
SKYDUE Budget Binder, Money Saving Binder with Zipper Envelopes, Cash Envelopes and Expense Budget Sheets for Budgeting
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This budget binder has the cutest designs on the front and there are a few other sun and moon options too, I just couldn't leave it out!
Bienbee A6 Budget Binder with Zipper Envelopes Money Organizer for Cash Budget Planner for Saving for Girls Women, Golden Sun Moon
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I love the customization of this budget binder!
Custom A6 Budget Binder, Personalized A6 Budgeting Binder, A6 Cash Envelope Binder, Money Wallet
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Another affordable budget book, it includes the clear envelopes, budget sheets, stickers, and there's a variety of book colors to choose from!!
Sooez A6 Budget Binder with Savings Challenge Game, Money Saving Binder with Cash Envelopes, Expense Sheets, Challenge Tracker, Labels & Category Stickers, Savings Challenges Book for Better Savings
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If you're looking to save rather than budget, this little book is a great way to keep things fun while saving a ton!
10k Savings Challenge Binder 10,000 Savings Trackers 10k Savings Binder 10k Budget Binder Saving Budget Planner A6 Money Savings Challenge
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If you're more so looking for a new fun way to save, and you're someone who gets/has cash, this 100 envelope savings books is a great choice!
SKYDUE 100 Envelopes A5 Money Saving Budget Binder with Cash Envelopes - Savings Challenge Book to Save $5,050
Fun Tools
While none of these extra things are necessary for your budgeting journey, the can make it a little more fun, and may even have you looking forward to your self held weekly budget meetings!
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If you still wanna use the budget books but you don't get any cash, this fake cash is the perfect thing to get as a placeholder of sorts for real cash. The fake money will represent money in your bank accounts!
XINLMSZ 210-Piece Toy for Kids Number Education Toy for Kids to Learn - Perfect for Ages 3+Boys and Girls, Cultivates Early Math Skills
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Now you can't have a cute budget book without some good pens! These are a pack of some colorful ones I enjoy but there are plenty of options out there!
Mr. Pen- Aesthetic Pens, 10 Pack, Assorted Colors, Fast Dry, No Smear Bible Pens No Bleed Through, Fine Point Pen, Ballpoint Pens Ballpoint, Fine Tip Pens for Note Taking, Pens Aesthetic
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Another huge pack of pens that's on sale right now! I love these pens, and the variety of colors, definitely a good option!
iBayam Journal Planner Pens Colored Pens Fine Point Markers Fine Tip Drawing Pens Fineliner Pen for Bullet Journaling Writing Note Taking Calendar Coloring Art Office School Supplies, 18-Pack
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These extra budget sheets can refill your budget binder or, you can put these in your purse, bag, or wallet to keep track of everything on the go!
Set of 60 Spending Tracker A6 Budget Sheets I Expense Tracker for Budget Planner Binder - Use with Budget Tracker, A6 Cash Envelopes, A6 Planner - Size 3.2 x 6.6 Inches - A6 Budget Binder Inserts
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Whether you use the real or fake cash, this organizer is a perfect way to hold and organize your cash!
Mantello Makeup Palette Organizer, Eyeshadow Palette Organizer, Acrylic Eye Palette Organizer, Cash Holder for Cash Stuffing
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If you've ever seen the cash stuffing videos online, a lot of people have these little calculators on their desk to keep track as they go, I loved the idea and had to add it here!
Mechanical Calculator 12 Digit Extra Large 5-Inch LCD Display, DECKLIT Battery Desk Calculator, Big Buttons Easy to Press Use as Office Calculators Desktop, 15°Tilt Screen for Kids Calculator(Pink)
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Here's a bunch of stickers for your budgeting needs, this pack has every option you could ever need!
100 Cash Envelope Label Stickers - Rose Gold Budget Category Stickers for Money Saving Binder & Cash Envelope System Wallet, Clear Vinyl Planner Stickers for Cash Stuffing Envelopes Binder Coupon
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Canva has plenty of different budget templates if you prefer to keep your finances in the digital space!
Free and customizable budget templates