Budgeting

New Year Planning Agenda for You and Your Partner to Have the Best Year Yet!

Something Cassie and I have done every January that we’ve been married is schedule a day…
How the Cost of Home Ownership Compares to Renting – Our Real Numbers

If you want to buy a house because you think it will cost you less than…
YNAB More Money Challenge: Final Results!

We’ve officially finished YNAB’S 30 Day More Money Challenge and the results are in! When we…
How to Combine Your Finances as a Couple

Whether you’re married or not, combining your finances with a partner can be overwhelming and exciting.…
YNAB More Money Challenge – 2 Week Check-In and Savings Update

Two weeks into YNAB’s More Money Challenge, I’ve been surprised to learn that I was tempted…
A Financial Reset After the Expensive Holiday Months: YNAB’s 30-Day More Money Challenge

I’ve been an avid YNAB user for a few years now, but have never actually done…
My 2022 Financial Recap

What I earned, my biggest expenses, and joining our finances!
A Useful Approach to Setting and Making Progress on Your New Year’s Goals

Given that when the clock strikes midnight, we’re not likely to become a completely different person,…
Here’s How I Save for Long-Term, Unexpected Expenses

Sinking funds are the magic sauce that makes your budget work.
3 Things Budgeting Taught Me About Time Management

When I started budgeting, I also started learning a new way to think about time management.…