Budgeting and Saving Archives - Finance Girlies

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Budgeting and Saving

The Monthly Money Date: 15 Minutes Instead of Daily Tracking

Illustration of a woman at a cafe table opening an envelope with a cup of tea beside her, for a post on how much you need in an emergency fund.

Budgeting and Saving

Emergency Funds Made Simple: How Much You Really Need

Illustration of a woman in an armchair looking at her phone, for a post on how to create a simple budget you will use.

Budgeting and Saving

How to Create a Simple Budget You’ll Actually Use: 3 Steps

Illustration of a woman choosing a book from a shelf, for a post on a values-based no-spend month.

Budgeting and Saving

A Values-Based No-Spend Month: How to Do One Gently

Illustration of a woman tying a ribbon on a wrapped parcel at a table, for a post on a November money reset before the holidays.

Budgeting and Saving

Your November Money Reset: 5 Moves Before the Holidays

Illustration of a woman smiling over a slice of cake at a small cafe table, for a post on how to save $1,000 in 30 days and keep what you love.

Budgeting and Saving

How to Save $1,000 in 30 Days and Keep What You Love

Illustration of a woman in scrubs sitting on a bench beside a tote bag after a shift, for a post on why traditional budgets don't work for women.

Budgeting and Saving

Why Traditional Budgets Don’t Work for Women (and What Does)

Illustration of a woman filing papers into a folder at a desk with an in-tray, for a post on sinking funds and paying yearly bills.

Budgeting and Saving

Sinking Funds: How to Pay Yearly Bills Without the Panic

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Budgeting and Saving

5 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Finances

A lady with brown hair in a top knot. She is wearing a yellow turtleneck jumper and is visualising a coin in a thought bubble above her. She is working on her money mindset

Budgeting and Saving

How to Set Money Goals You Can Stick To: Practical Steps for Real Change