It all begins with your “starting balance.” When creating a budget, most of us focus on tracking our expenses, but tracking your income is just as important. After all, without having a View Post
What is a Zero-Based Budget?
Have you ever received a paycheck and then wondered where it all went? Most of us have been there. Fortunately, zero-based budgeting can help you track your money to take full control of your View Post
How to Calculate Your Net Worth
A big part of managing your finances involves tracking essential numbers. For example, every month, you need to keep an eye on your spending, your bank account balances, your savings funds, and your View Post
The Right Way to Balance a Checkbook
Understanding how to balance a checkbook might seem really easy. It's basic subtraction and addition, right? Well, you might be surprised that 69% of people never balance a checkbook. It's even more View Post
4 Must-Read Budgeting Articles For Beginners
If you have never started a budget before, it can seem a little overwhelming at first. When I started budgeting, my finances were a mess. It took me a while to get organized, but once I did, the View Post
Budgeting Basics: Income VS Expenses
Welcome to the first step in creating a budget! This might seem to be a pretty straightforward topic. However, some find this area challenging. Knowing your income, in most cases, is View Post