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Learning to Budget as a Beginner!💵💳

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As a young woman in her 20's, money is a huge factor in day to day life, and with the cost of living increasing and the value of money decreasing, it's hard to find a balance. Within the last year I've started my budgeting journey and now I wanna sha...
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Online Budgeting Resources

The whole reason I started budgeting and really learning about money was through podcasts. Doing my daily chores and work, I'll just listen and learn, taking notes as I go!

 
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Absolutely love this podcast! Syd does an amazing job keeping things realistic and relatable to the money struggles a lot of us face!
S2 Ep5: Fiancé Chat: How to Budget, Save & Talk Money with your S/o
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I've seen a few videos on this book and decided to check it out and loved the information I got out of it, they have it as an audiobook too!
Made Whole: Guide to Reaching Financial Goals
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This video is super simple, easy to follow, and will get you set up for learning to budget!
Beginner's Guide To Budgeting | Step By Step Tutorial! 2024 Setup For You!
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The Money with Katie Show is another good podcast to listen to if you have the time! She has a ton of good information and relates right back to the rest of us and our money troubles!
The Money with Katie Show
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On my cleaning days I love to put in my headphones and listen to something somewhat educational, so a quick audiobook on budgeting like this one keeps me going!
You Need a Budget: Proven System for Debt-Free Life
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If you're looking for more podcasts on financial help and budgeting, this site offers a huge list of options to look at as well!
FeedSpot for Podcasters
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Budget Binders

There are so many budget binders out there, these ones are on the more affordable side, and they come with everything you need!

 
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A budget binder like this is a sure way to keep all of your info in the same place, nice and organized!!
SKYDUE Budget Binder with Zipper Envelopes
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This budget binder has the cutest designs on the front and there are a few other sun and moon options too, I just couldn't leave it out!
Bienbee A6 Budget Binder with Zipper Envelopes
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I love the customization of this budget binder!
Custom A6 Budget Binder, Personalized A6 Budgeting Binder, A6 Cash Envelope Binder, Money Wallet
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Another affordable budget book, it includes the clear envelopes, budget sheets, stickers, and there's a variety of book colors to choose from!!
Sooez A6 Budget Binder with Savings Challenge
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If you're looking to save rather than budget, this little book is a great way to keep things fun while saving a ton!
10k Savings Challenge Binder 10,000 Savings Trackers 10k Savings Binder 10k Budget Binder Saving Budget Planner A6 Money Savings Challenge
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If you're more so looking for a new fun way to save, and you're someone who gets/has cash, this 100 envelope savings books is a great choice!
SKYDUE 100 Envelopes A5 Budget Binder
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Fun Tools

While none of these extra things are necessary for your budgeting journey, the can make it a little more fun, and may even have you looking forward to your self held weekly budget meetings!

 
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If you still wanna use the budget books but you don't get any cash, this fake cash is the perfect thing to get as a placeholder of sorts for real cash. The fake money will represent money in your bank accounts!
XINLMSZ 210-Piece Number Education Toy for Kids
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Now you can't have a cute budget book without some good pens! These are a pack of some colorful ones I enjoy but there are plenty of options out there!
Mr. Pen- Aesthetic Pens, 10 Pack, Assorted Colors
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Another huge pack of pens that's on sale right now! I love these pens, and the variety of colors, definitely a good option!
iBayam Journal Planner Pens, 18-Pack
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These extra budget sheets can refill your budget binder or, you can put these in your purse, bag, or wallet to keep track of everything on the go!
Set of 60 A6 Budget Sheets for Planner Binder
 
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Whether you use the real or fake cash, this organizer is a perfect way to hold and organize your cash!
Mantello Makeup & Eyeshadow Palette Organizer
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If you've ever seen the cash stuffing videos online, a lot of people have these little calculators on their desk to keep track as they go, I loved the idea and had to add it here!
Mechanical Calculator 12 Digit 5-Inch LCD, Pink
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Here's a bunch of stickers for your budgeting needs, this pack has every option you could ever need!
100 Cash Envelope Label Stickers - Rose Gold
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Canva has plenty of different budget templates if you prefer to keep your finances in the digital space!
Free and customizable budget templates