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5 Ways You’re Spending Money Without Realizing It

Here are five ways you may be spending money without realizing it, plus how to fix them.

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 23, 2025

What Is Cash Stuffing?

Cash stuffing, or envelope budgeting, is a system where you sort cash into labeled envelop...

By Karen Axelton

Jun 20, 2025

What Are the Cheapest Days of the Week to Fly?

Wednesdays and Tuesdays are usually the cheapest days of the week to fly; Fridays and Sund...

By Karen Axelton

Apr 28, 2025

How to Budget With a Low Income

Want to get ahead financially? Budget money with a low income by tracking expenses each mo...

By Kim Porter

Apr 21, 2025

Guide to Budgeting for Couples

Managing your finances as a couple can be challenging, but creating a budget you can both ...

By Jennifer Brozic

Jun 2, 2024

Budgeting for Needs vs. Wants

Understanding the difference between your wants and needs is important for building a good...

By LaToya Irby

Apr 20, 2024

How to Create a Summer Budget

During the summer, you may run into temporary expenses that could derail your budget. Plan...

By Marianne Hayes

Apr 14, 2024

What Is Loud Budgeting and Is It for You?

Loud budgeting makes it less awkward to push back against social pressure to overspend.

By Gayle Sato

Mar 30, 2024

7 Tips for Spending Money Wisely

Spending wisely starts with creating a budget, but it doesn't end there. Learn six other t...

By LaToya Irby

Mar 23, 2024

How Often Should You Reevaluate Your Budget?

You'll want to reevaluate your budget if your income or expenses change, or you encounter ...

By Marianne Hayes

Mar 20, 2024

How to Budget for One-Time Expenses

Some annual expenses come up every month, but others may be due on a non-monthly basis. Th...

By Marianne Hayes

Mar 18, 2024

How to Manage All Your Monthly Subscriptions

Being intentional about how you manage your subscriptions can lead to big savings. It begi...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 5, 2024

What Is a Zero-Based Budget?

A zero-based budget has you give every dollar you earn a job so that no money is left unac...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 3, 2024

How to Manage Payments if You’re Unemployed

One of the biggest challenges of unemployment is figuring out how to keep paying your bill...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Nov 23, 2023

5 Ways to Stop Going Over Budget

When going over budget is a cause for concern, these five practical tips can help you stay...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 6, 2023

Do Hybrid and Electric Cars Really Save You Money?

If you’re thinking about buying a new car, here’s what to consider with hybrid, electric a...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 3, 2023

How Much to Budget for Car Maintenance and Repairs

Adding a line item to your monthly budget can make it easier to pay for routine car mainte...

By Tim Maxwell

Oct 26, 2023

What Is the 50/30/20 Budget Rule?

The 50/30/20 rule is a budgeting strategy that divides your income into three buckets: 50%...

By Brianna McGurran

Oct 5, 2023

How Much Should You Budget for Discretionary Spending?

If you’re struggling with knowing how much to set aside for discretionary spending each mo...

By Ben Luthi

Sep 27, 2023

Why Is Budgeting Important?

If you're unsure of whether budgeting is worth the bother, these four reasons may convince...

By Evelyn Waugh

Sep 12, 2023

What Is a Reverse Budget?

Here's what a reverse budget is and how it can help you save more money, plus the downside...

By Evelyn Waugh

Aug 20, 2023

9 Money Management Tips to Improve Your Finances

Get a grip on your spending and save for the future by learning to manage your money. Take...

By Karen Axelton

Aug 10, 2023

How to Enjoy Summer on a Budget

Planning your summer on a budget? Try throwing a potluck, going to a free concert, having ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jun 30, 2023

4 Budgeting Ideas for People Who Don’t Like to Budget

When you dislike budgeting but want to keep your finances on track, these four tips can ge...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jun 19, 2023

Why You Should Track Your Spending

Tracking your spending is a simple money habit with outsized benefits for your full financ...

By Evelyn Waugh

May 27, 2023

How to Budget for Fixed and Variable Expenses

Budgeting is tricky when you have a mix of fixed and variable expenses. Here's how to make...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

May 12, 2023

5 Tips for Low-Effort Budgeting

When you want to improve your money management but can't stick with a complicated budgetin...

By Evelyn Waugh

May 9, 2023

How to Build a Budget Buffer

A budget buffer is like a baby emergency fund that you use to avoid derailing your books. ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Apr 8, 2023

6 Ways to Fight Inflation and Save Money Now

Inflation is putting pressure on household finances as the cost of basics like groceries a...

By Evelyn Waugh

Apr 6, 2023

How to Budget With Inconsistent Child Support

If you're receiving inconsistent child support payments, here are tips to create a budget ...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Mar 25, 2023

Here’s How Credit Cards Might Help or Hurt Your Budget

Credit cards don't have to hurt your budget; sometimes they can actually help. Find out ho...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 20, 2023

How to Budget Using Gift Cards and Prepaid Cards

When it comes to budgeting, credit cards, debit cards and cash aren't your only options. H...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jan 26, 2023

How Accountability Apps Can Help You Budget

Accountability apps help hold you accountable for sticking to your financial goals and can...

By Emily Cahill

Jan 9, 2023

4 Types of Accountability Apps to Keep You on Budget

Check out these four different types of accountability apps to help you stick to your budg...

By Emily Cahill

Jan 7, 2023

How to Adjust Your Budget After Job Loss

Losing your job presents major financial challenges. Here are six ways to adjust your budg...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 6, 2023

Is Returning to Work Worth It for a Stay-at-Home Parent?

Are you a stay-at-home parent considering returning to work? Before looking for a job, car...

By Karen Axelton

Jan 5, 2023

6 Expenses to Budget for in the First Year of Homeownership

Here are six common expenses that new homeowners have to budget for during their first yea...

By Louis DeNicola

Sep 30, 2022

How to Budget With a High Income

Making more money doesn't mean budgeting goes out the window. Here's what you need to know...

By Ben Luthi

Sep 30, 2022

How to Budget on a Fixed Income

Living on a fixed income can be challenging. Knowing your income and expenses and making a...

By Karen Axelton

Sep 25, 2022

How to Prioritize Your Purchases When Moving

Moving is costly, but with planning, you can prioritize purchases according to your needs ...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Sep 19, 2022

How to Create a Biweekly Budget

When you're paid twice a month, a biweekly budget can help you keep your cash flow positiv...

By Evelyn Waugh

Sep 17, 2022

Personal Capital Review: A Budget Tool for Investors

Personal Capital is an online wealth management company that offers budgeting tools to hel...

By Ben Luthi

Aug 30, 2022

How to Use an Adult Allowance to Stick to Your Budget

Struggling to stick to your spending limits? Try giving yourself an allowance.

By Evelyn Waugh

Aug 20, 2022

How to Use a Weekly Spending Review to Stay on Budget

A weekly spending review is a way to add more structure into your budget and redirect when...

By Evelyn Waugh

Aug 1, 2022

How to Get Back on Track if You’ve Blown Your Budget

These steps can help you turn a busted budget into a rebound that makes you financially st...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 25, 2022

7 Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid

Don't let these common budgeting mistakes work against your progress.

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 23, 2022

5 Signs You Have a Spending Problem

Everyone is guilty of overspending at some point. But overspending can lead to more proble...

By Tim Maxwell

Jul 22, 2022

How to Budget as a Part-Time College Student

If you are a part-time college student and trying to make a budget, follow these tips to b...

By Emily Cahill

Jul 14, 2022

How to Avoid Unexpected Moving Costs

Unexpected moving costs can add up, but there are steps you can take to minimize them. Be ...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 13, 2022

How to Budget if You Get Paid Once a Month

If you get a paycheck once a month instead of weekly or biweekly, track your spending, cho...

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 6, 2022

4 Ways to Plan for Unexpected Expenses

Whether it's a car repair bill or another cost you didn't see coming, not being able to co...

By Sarah Archambault

Jun 28, 2022

6 Financial Questions to Discuss Before Moving In With Your Partner

Moving in with your partner is an exciting new phase. Set the stage for a financially heal...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jun 15, 2022

6 Ways to Plan for Unpaid Parental Leave

If you have an unpaid parental leave in the future, these are six options for replacing yo...

By Emily Cahill

Jun 12, 2022

6 Ways to Be More Organized With Your Money

Get more organized with your money and make strides toward your financial goals with these...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jun 1, 2022

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Budgeting

5 Ways You’re Spending Money Without Realizing It

What Is Cash Stuffing?

What Are the Cheapest Days of the Week to Fly?

How to Budget With a Low Income

Guide to Budgeting for Couples

Budgeting for Needs vs. Wants

How to Create a Summer Budget

What Is Loud Budgeting and Is It for You?

7 Tips for Spending Money Wisely

How Often Should You Reevaluate Your Budget?

How to Budget for One-Time Expenses

How to Manage All Your Monthly Subscriptions

What Is a Zero-Based Budget?

How to Manage Payments if You’re Unemployed

5 Ways to Stop Going Over Budget

Do Hybrid and Electric Cars Really Save You Money?

How Much to Budget for Car Maintenance and Repairs

What Is the 50/30/20 Budget Rule?

How Much Should You Budget for Discretionary Spending?

Why Is Budgeting Important?

What Is a Reverse Budget?

9 Money Management Tips to Improve Your Finances

How to Enjoy Summer on a Budget

4 Budgeting Ideas for People Who Don’t Like to Budget

Why You Should Track Your Spending

How to Budget for Fixed and Variable Expenses

5 Tips for Low-Effort Budgeting

How to Build a Budget Buffer

6 Ways to Fight Inflation and Save Money Now

How to Budget With Inconsistent Child Support

Here’s How Credit Cards Might Help or Hurt Your Budget

How to Budget Using Gift Cards and Prepaid Cards

How Accountability Apps Can Help You Budget

4 Types of Accountability Apps to Keep You on Budget

How to Adjust Your Budget After Job Loss

Is Returning to Work Worth It for a Stay-at-Home Parent?

6 Expenses to Budget for in the First Year of Homeownership

How to Budget With a High Income

How to Budget on a Fixed Income

How to Prioritize Your Purchases When Moving

How to Create a Biweekly Budget

Personal Capital Review: A Budget Tool for Investors

How to Use an Adult Allowance to Stick to Your Budget

How to Use a Weekly Spending Review to Stay on Budget

How to Get Back on Track if You’ve Blown Your Budget

7 Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid

5 Signs You Have a Spending Problem

How to Budget as a Part-Time College Student

How to Avoid Unexpected Moving Costs

How to Budget if You Get Paid Once a Month

4 Ways to Plan for Unexpected Expenses

6 Financial Questions to Discuss Before Moving In With Your Partner

6 Ways to Plan for Unpaid Parental Leave

6 Ways to Be More Organized With Your Money