How to budget and save money is probably on a lot of people's lists for the new year. We all want financial security and to eliminate the heart palpitations while paying monthly bills. It's not that easy to make more money, so the best route is to manage your actual income as wisely as possible.
My quest towards financial comfort is ongoing. After twenty years of a guaranteed weekly paycheck, I am still figuring out how to budget and save money from my work from home income. Since my income is unpredictable, it can get a bit stressful. Awareness is key along with many of the helpful tools, tips, and articles out there.
With the help of some of my favorite bloggers, here are a bunch of helpful articles about how to budget and save money.
How to Budget and Save Money – Over 45 Helpful Articles
Tips to Create a Budget that Works for You
- 5 Things to Remind Yourself When Living on a Budget – Penny Pincher Jenny
- Best Way to Create a Budget and Stick to It – A Magical Mess
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Budget – Couponing for Freebies
- Organize Your Bills: Take the Surprise Out of Your Finances – Blessed Beyond Crazy
- 20 Day Budget Bootcamp Challenge – Happy Deal – Happy Day
- Tips for Creating a Budget – Mission to Save
- Monthly Budget Worksheet Free Printable – Viva Veltoro
- Is Budget a Cuss Word in Your House? Part 1 and Part 2 – Coffee with Us 3
Helpful Apps to Save and Invest
- Stay Frugal with these 3 Apps Built for You – Living Frugal with Erika
- App that Rounds up Purchases and Invests Pennies – A Magical Mess
- Quickly Create Budgets with This Free App – A Magical Mess
- Best Investing Apps for Beginners with a Small Budget – A Magical Mess
Financial Plan Towards Success
- Money Moves to Make When You Have Your First Child – The Frugal Navy Wife
- Save More Money with a Financial Plan – Serious Reality Check – A Magical Mess
Emergency Fund Musts
- 7 Dave Ramsey Baby Steps Explained – Penny Pincher Jenny
- Starting an Emergency Fund Tips – A Magical Mess
- Tips for Creating an Emergency Fund – Mission to Save
- Turn Holiday Spending into Summer Home Improvements – A Magical Mess
Money Management Tips and Tools
- How to Manage Your Finances After Having a Baby – Living Frugal with Erika
- Counting the Same Money Over and Over – A Magical Mess
- 8 Tips on How to Not Spend Money This Month – My Stay at Home Adventures
- 6 Reasons to Use your Own Money – Whispered Inspirations
- Managing Money After Marriage – A Magical Mess
- How to Determine What You Need Instead of What You Want – Kori at Home
- 10 Things you Shouldn't Buy when you are Struggling Financially – My Stay at Home Adventures
- Avoiding Common Financial Mistakes That People Make – Kori at Home
- Allowance on a Debit Card – Teaching Kids and Teens Financial Responsibility – A Magical Mess
Invest Wisely
- The Pros and Cons Of Online Trading – Living Frugal with Erika
- How to Invest with a Little Money Effortlessly – A Magical Mess
- Financial Tips for Buying a House – A Magical Mess
Pay Down Debt Faster
- Dave Ramsey’s Debt Snowball Method Explained – Penny Pincher Jenny
- Five Ways to Getting Help with Your Back Taxes – Living Frugal with Erika
Save Money Motivation
- 40 Ways to Save Money that Works – My Stay at Home Adventures
- How to Save Money During a Recession – Kori at Home
- Best Way to Save This Year with a 365 Day Savings Challenge – Mission to Save
- Ways to Save Money Locally – A Magical Mess
- 10 Ways to Lower your Monthly Bills – Viva Veltoro
- New Year’s Resolutions That Will Save You Money – I Don't Have Time for That
- Practical Tips to Cut the Cost of Driving – A Magical Mess
- 200+ Things You Can Stop Buying and Make Homemade – Six Dollar Family
- The 52 Week Money Challenge vs. the Reverse 52 Week Money Challenge – Viva Veltoro
Don't Eat Money
- 7 Reasons to Start Meal Planning and How to Begin – Pixie Dust Savings
- How To Feed A Family On $50 A Week – Thrifty DIY Diva
- How to Save Money With a No-Waste Kitchen – Six Dollar Family
- How To Use Coupons: A Beginner’s Guide To Extreme Couponing – Thrifty DIY Diva
- Couponing for Beginners – How to Save Money without going Nuts – Viva Veltoro
- Eating Clean on a Tight Budget – A Magical Mess
It's time to #budget, manage your #money, and get control of your finances! Lots of helpful pins! ? https://t.co/wbSRgLNEgI pic.twitter.com/bslo2zEAtK
— Jennifer & Shelley (@MagicalSiblings) December 28, 2016
Do you have any tips on how to budget and save money?
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Kelly says
I am horrible with a budget. I do okay but I cannot say no to my family. If they want something I figure out a way to get it. I wish I could hold fast to a budget. We would be better off if I could.
Sarah L says
Love the title: Don’t Eat Money. Many ways to save on Food (not eating out is a big one)
Sandy Weinstein says
excellent articles on budgeting. i try to save where i can. i am retired, so it is important that i save where i can. i dont buy what i want now, i buy what i need.
Maryann D. says
This looks like a lot of super information. The more I read about budgeting and saving money the more educated I get!