The 50/30/20 budget is a widely used budgeting method that divvies up one’s post-tax income into three categories: This method is a great starting point… Read More »3 Reasons Why High Income Earners Shouldn’t Follow the 50/30/20 Budget
Are you planning a short Miami getaway? Keep reading to hear what I did in Miami, how much I spent, and what I would do… Read More »4 Day Miami Getaway: Itinerary and Cost Breakdown
For those of us that get paid on a bi-weekly basis, there are a few months throughout the year where we get three direct deposits instead of the normal two. The question is what to do with the extra cash?
Let’s be real, after graduating college, a lot of us aren’t starting out with the traditional 9-5. The current economy makes things worse with employers… Read More »Budgeting with Inconsistent Income
Today, I introduce to you the sinking fund. This handy little personal finance technique is designed to lower that anxiety around big bills and make you much more confident in splurging for things like big vacations or new phones! Keep reading to see how easy it is to start a sinking fund (or two or three!).
Recently, I was watching my nightly round-up of YouTube videos—family vloggers, tiny house van tours, drug-store makeup reviews—when I saw a video recommendation from Zoe… Read More »Money Talks: Twenty-Something Consultant Takes a Second Look at Her Finances
Today we welcome my newest blogging friend Kimmy who is travel goals. She shares with us some of her budgeting tips that allow her to… Read More »5 Travel Budgeting Hacks
Welcome to my hands down favorite part of budgeting. The part where you get to plan for the future and watch your money grow. Without… Read More »Budgeting Basics: Saving and Investing
Welcome to part two of my Budgeting Basics Series. Last time we covered expenses. Today we’ll be talking about income and what role it plays… Read More »Budgeting Basics: Income
Hi all, Julia here. I am kicking off my first series which will be all about budgeting. I am in the midst of creating my… Read More »Budgeting Basics: Common Expenses for every Twenty Something