Budget Besties

Tag: personal finance

  • Separate Your Spending: Digital Cash Envelopes That Actually Work

    By Shana & Vanessa | Budget Besties — Last updated on October 8, 2025 Organize your spending with four simple accounts, groceries & gas, restaurants, personal spending & kids, so bills get paid first, you always know what’s safe to spend and you can end overspending. Old way: one bank account that handles everything including…

  • The 8 Steps to Budgeting Success: Inside the Budget Besties Method

    The Budget Besties® Method: A Step-by-Step, Automatic Budget System To Be Bougie On A Budget! | 457 You don’t need another budgeting app—you need a budgeting system that actually fits your real life. These 8 steps will help you manage your money with confidence and finally make progress that sticks. Do you ever wonder where…

  • Stop Letting Big Surprise Bills Derail Your Budget

    Why Your Budget Keeps Failing—and the Simple System That Helps You Save for Auto Insurance, Property Taxes, Big Bills and Unexpected Expenses | 448 Your “unexpected” bills aren’t unexpected — you just haven’t planned for them. With one simple system, you can eliminate surprise expenses and finally get off the budgeting rollercoaster. The Real Reason…

  • How to Create Your July Budget in Under an Hour (Before Your Iced Coffee Melts)

    427 | Budget Like It’s Hot: How to Plan July’s Spending Without the Stress If your iced coffee melts before your July budget is done, you’re doing it wrong. Let’s get your money organized so you can actually enjoy summer—not stress through it. July Gets Expensive Fast Between 4th of July parties, summer camps, travel…

  • Why More Money Won’t Fix Your Budget: Real Stories That Prove It’s Not an Income Problem

    410 | From Zebras to Debt-Free Dreams: Real Clients, Real Wins Having more money doesn’t fix your financial chaos—it magnifies it. What you really need is a system, not a raise. Before You Blame Your Paycheck… We’ve all heard it before: “If I just made more money, everything would be fine.” But the truth is,…

  • From Overwhelmed to In Control: How Missy Paid Off $17K and Saved $2K a Month with One Smart Move

    408 | From Feeling Like a Failure to Saving $2,000 a Month: Missy’s Coaching Story You don’t need to earn more — you need a better plan. Missy’s story proves that with the right coaching, you can crush debt, save thousands, and still enjoy your “Mad Money.” Budgeting Without Guilt: How Missy Found Freedom in…

  • How to Choose the Right Bank for Your Budget: The Ultimate Checklist

    403 | Bank Features That Make Budgeting Easier — and How to Choose the Best Bank or Credit Union for Your Financial Goals Your bank should work for you, not against you. If it’s costing you time, money, or mental energy—it’s time to find one that doesn’t. The Ultimate Bank Interview Checklist: Find a Bank…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Savings Buckets: Say Goodbye to Unexpected Expenses

    The Ultimate Guide to Savings Buckets: Say Goodbye to Unexpected Expenses

    371 | Savings Buckets 101: The Best Way to Plan for Unexpected Expenses Unexpected expenses aren’t actually unexpected—they’re just unplanned. With savings buckets, you can prepare for life’s big costs in advance, so you never have to scramble for cash again. Ever feel like unexpected expenses keep derailing your budget? You’re not alone! The truth…

  • How to Budget for Spending (Without Feeling Restricted!)

    How to Budget for Spending (Without Feeling Restricted!)

    370 | How to Plan Your Spending in Your Budget (Without Overcomplicating It!) Your budget should give you permission to spend, not make you feel guilty about it. Let’s talk about how to organize your spending so you can enjoy your money while staying in control! Key Takeaways from This Episode: Why People Struggle with…