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Topic: "Budgeting Tips"

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Budgeting

U.S. News Frugal Shopper bloggers offer tips on preparing for the holiday season and conducting an end-of-year financial review.

10 Frugal Ways to Save This Fall By Kimberly Palmer →

Budgeting

How many budgeting methods leave you with $0 at the end? Just one. But despite its name, the zero-based budgeting method can give a big boost to your finances by encouraging mindful spending and saving. Every dollar is given a specific purpose, helping you reach your goals and feel better about your bottom line.

Zero-based budgeting — get control of your finances by giving every dollar a purpose by Andreina Rodriguez →

Budgeting

Having an emergency fund for unplanned expenses can save you from a bad situation. Here’s how to create and prioritize one.

6 Steps to Creating an Emergency Fund →

Budgeting

Creating a budget may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn about the tools and techniques that can help simplify budgeting and help you reach your financial goals.

Options for people who don’t like to budget →

Saving

Grocery shopping can be expensive, especially if you have a lot of mouths to feed. Here are eleven tips you can follow to save money on your next grocery run.

Saving 11 tips for saving money at the grocery store by Alexandria White →

Saving

10 Tips for Achieving Financial Security By Investopedia

  1. Start Saving As Soon As You Can
  2. View Savings Deposits As a Bill
  3. Save in a Tax-Deferred Account
  4. Diversify Your Portfolio
  5. Consider All Potential Expenses
  6. Retirement Savings Is a Must
  7. Periodically Reassess Your Portfolio
  8. Optimize Your Expenses
  9. Consider Your Spouse
  10. Work With a Financial Planner
It is not too late to adopt some of these practices, even if you are already retired. →

Budgeting

Recent studies are showing us that back-to-school shopping is more expensive than ever, and that parents are prepared to go without certain necessities and take on debt to get their children back-to-school ready. Parents are spending on things like electronics, clothing, shoes, school supplies etc.

Back-to-School Budgeting by Jasmin Brow →

Serious Stuff

What is the 60/30/10 budgeting rule?


  • 60% for essential expenses or needs
  • 30% for discretionary spending or wants
  • 10% for goals like paying off debts, saving or investing

It's trending as an alternative to the longer-standing 50/30/20 method

Learn more about the 60/30/10 budgeting rule →

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