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A life you love on a budget you can afford.

Here on TBM®, I provide you with simple, easy-to-follow solutions to help you budget your money, pay off debt, save more, and crush your financial goals. But more than that, I give you the tools to start doing the things that matter most to you, on a budget that actually works!

Budgeting when you are broke seems impossible. Here is how to set up a budget when you don't make enough money.

Budgeting When You’re Behind on Bills: A Survival Guide

February 9, 2023
Budget Guides

Are you feeling overwhelmed by mounting bills and a tight budget? You're not alone. According to a recent survey, 63% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and struggle to make ends View Post

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A detailed look into my April 2019 budget. How I budget every dollar and make sure my spending is aligning with my financial goals.

April 2019 Budget Recap

May 4, 2019
Budget Recaps & Overviews

A budget is the most personal thing you will ever create. It’s honestly a reflection of your life, your wants, your goals, and your dreams. Not only that, but your budget can tell you some pretty View Post

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A detailed look into my March 2019 budget. Don't just blindly follow a budget. Understand the reasons behind your financial choices, and look at what your budget is telling you.

March 2019 Budget Recap

April 15, 2019
Budget Recaps & Overviews

A budget is the most personal thing you will ever create. It’s honestly a reflection of your life, your wants, your goals, and your dreams. Not only that, but your budget can tell you some pretty View Post

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A detailed look into my February 2019 budget. Don't just blindly follow a budget. Understand the reasons behind your financial choices, and look at what your budget is telling you.

February 2019 Budget Recap

March 20, 2019
Budget Recaps & Overviews

A budget is the most personal thing you will ever create. It’s honestly a reflection of your life, your wants, your goals, and your dreams. Not only that, but your budget can tell you some pretty View Post

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A detailed look into my January 2019 budget. Don't just blindly follow a budget. Understand the reasons behind your financial choices, and look at what your budget is telling you.

January 2019 Budget Recap

February 6, 2019
Budget Recaps & Overviews

A budget is the most personal thing you will ever create. It’s honestly a reflection of your life, your wants, your goals, and your dreams. Not only that, but your budget can tell you some pretty View Post

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A detailed look into my December 2018 budget. Don't just blindly follow a budget. Understand the reasons behind your financial choices, and look at what your budget is telling you.

December 2018 Budget Recap

January 2, 2019
Budget Recaps & Overviews

If you have been following me on Instagram, then you are familiar with my full (very detailed) budget overviews and recaps. Every month, I like to share how I make realistic budgeting successful in my View Post

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Hello, I'm Kumiko, but everyone just calls me Miko. Welcome to my blog, The Budget Mom. I am an Accredited Financial Counselor® , and mom to a rambunctious boy. Come along with me as I strive to live a life I love on a budget that I can afford. Read more about me.

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