I love this video, thanks for sharing! For online purchases, another way to "control" yourself is to actually get up and go to your wallet before you click "purchase now," and take the physical cash out of your clip. It forces you to look at the actual money you are taking out of your clip and think for a second about whether you really want to do it or not. Online shopping is SUCH a slippery slope because it's so quick and easy, and you don't ever have to interact with actual money. I shop online all the time, and it's where I have made some of my worst impulse buys! :P
On the other hand, it's also where you can often find the best deals. So as long as I am sure it's what I really want/need, and it's at the best price I can find, then I go for it. It's also good not to shop online when you're tired or angry or sad, ha ha!
Naomi Witzke yes me to just two weeks ago with the craft day on HSN I spent a whole lot of money I mean a whole lot glad they have the flex payment but total is still a lot I am trying to save I'm out of debt but I want to pay cash for a home
great video. I used the Dave Ramsey envelope system in the past. I couldn't afford the envelope system. At the time I used small mailing envelopes and put them in a grocery store coupon organizer. We were able to debt snowball all of our debt and have emergency fund in the bank. We also had almost 6 months salary in savings . Our daughter had a life threatening reaction to a medication and so now we have had to start over again. Im thankful for this system though. Its so smart to use cash and your aware of how much you have left because it is tangible not a plastic card.
Love this. Many videos show families or couples budgeting. Since I'm the only one paying bills, I find myself having to go on a much stricter budget. The idea of 40.00 a week (as I've seen for others) for dining out is not a reality for me. And I also liked how you addressed the reasons why you overspend in areas. I have the same grocery issues. I've been putting my fruit and veg in open bins near the top shelf to try and remember to use them up. Thank you for the post. I'all definitely be checking back for more ideas.
That's great. I used to have all my money in cash. That's when I didn't have a huge income or any bills, and before there were banks online. But after paying all bills online it's become less and less cash. Nowadays we can't even use cash on the bus. Ususally I don't spend money on anything except bills and food. But these stickers.. omg. I've started writing up everything and calculating what's left. Seeing the numbers and having an overview of upcoming bills is helping alot. Seeing the actual money is better, but when most of the wasteful purchasing is online.. The grid notebook has helped me alot.
This video just popped up on my suggestions and so happy to have found your channel! I wholeheartedly agree with the clip system making you thinking about your wants, needs and priorities. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! I just bought Rachel Cruze's new wallet and I can't wait to use her clip system. What I've been doing that works for me is a checking account envelope system. I have 10 checking accounts (sounds crazy, I know) but I love knowing exactly how much money I have in each category with a card linked to every account. I can easily transfer money around from category to category. I also love online grocery shopping (they do it at Wal-Mart and Smith's here in Utah) because I can easily keep track of what I'm spending without going over budget.
I would love the RC wallet, but it's just a little too long for my liking. I have another wallet that I sold that was a super nice and very similar to the RC wallet. It just didn't fit my life. I hope you enjoy the RC wallet!
I agree, too long too wide, fun colors would be good too. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect wallet. I keep using my old wallet with envelopes that I made with pretty paper from Joanne's.
So glad I just found this video!! I was looking at the envelope wallets on Etsy but they are way to big and bulky, but I also don't enjoy taking out white envelopes every purchase so this is very streamline!!
Liriel Halstead If you haven't bought a wallet yet check out Rachel Cruze's new one she just came out with. It's made for this clip system. Mine's coming in the mail and I can't wait to use it!
I just found this video! I find that using Dave Ramsey's app and seeing the money count down on my phone works better for me than taking out cash. I want to see leftover money in my areas for my goals!
Anne King I thought I was the only person who didn't use the cash envelope system?! I stopped doing it bc it was causing me more stress and time and the app helped me manage overspending. Also I have a credit union and getting to a bank on payday is a lot further for me. I know they say u can't "feel" as much when u swipe a card but the cash system doesn't work as well for me. Also when I started using the app I found not only did I stop overspending but I had at least a little bit of money left over in those cash categories that i transferred right into my first snowball category at the close of the month.
Erika Ramirez haha nope you are not alone! I actually "feel" more knowing that my category is going to go down after swiping my card than I do giving the store clerk cash.
Anne King well thanks for posting that so I have someone to relate to! In my FPU class a classmate said to me that I'm making excuses and that I can't "feel" the pain of purchases? Overspending wasn't my problem. It was TRACKING that was the problem and since I can do the app anywhere & anytime & instantaneously it's been the missing piece to sticking to the budget. Thanks again! 😁
When I buy food I do a certain amount for that. Then I have another amount for non food. It’s for stuff like laundry soap and trash bags and stuff. Usually that amount is $200 a month. If there is any leftover I put it back into food. Just to make sure there is enough.
I love RAKs, never got one, great video, I'm trying to do a budget, but haven't really started, I'm writing down what i made and what bills i have already paid, and what else i spend money on, i get paid every week, but by the time i go to work on Monday i'm broke, really living paycheck to paycheck, i really don't know where to start, getting ready to watch Rachel Cruze, tfs
I'm switching to the envelope system but will be using binder clips as well. How do you keep track of loose change and what category it belongs to? Also, I saw you post in an EC group on Facebook and was like, "Hey! That planner setup looks familiar!" Haha.
With the loose change I take it out of my wallet and put it in a container at home. I just keep dollars in the clip system. It gets a bit too cumbersome to track all of that coin. Thanks for watching!
That works better for my American friends...being in Canada, you end up with a lot of coins since we don't have a dollar bill. I do still love the system though!
I like this clip system, I've been wanting to do the envelope system but this clip system seems better. what did you use to label your clips? I'd love more financial videos from you.
Good question. I have a debit card. I will also put the cash I allocated for that category back in my bank account to offset the expense. Thanks for watching!
Get an avetagr of your last 3-6 months of online shopping.Start an envelope for it. When you buy something online move the money from your envelope into the account you purchases it with.
I do something similar but with Gift Cards/pre paid reloadable. So for groceries I load a Gift card to the store so that's my amount. I also try not to shop for groceries at stores like Walmart because I'm more likely to try and spend my money elsewhere.
I love this video, thanks for sharing! For online purchases, another way to "control" yourself is to actually get up and go to your wallet before you click "purchase now," and take the physical cash out of your clip. It forces you to look at the actual money you are taking out of your clip and think for a second about whether you really want to do it or not. Online shopping is SUCH a slippery slope because it's so quick and easy, and you don't ever have to interact with actual money. I shop online all the time, and it's where I have made some of my worst impulse buys! :P
On the other hand, it's also where you can often find the best deals. So as long as I am sure it's what I really want/need, and it's at the best price I can find, then I go for it. It's also good not to shop online when you're tired or angry or sad, ha ha!
Naomi Witzke yes me to just two weeks ago with the craft day on HSN I spent a whole lot of money I mean a whole lot glad they have the flex payment but total is still a lot I am trying to save I'm out of debt but I want to pay cash for a home
great video. I used the Dave Ramsey envelope system in the past. I couldn't afford the envelope system. At the time I used small mailing envelopes and put them in a grocery store coupon organizer. We were able to debt snowball all of our debt and have emergency fund in the bank. We also had almost 6 months salary in savings .
Our daughter had a life threatening reaction to a medication and so now we have had to start over again. Im thankful for this system though. Its so smart to use cash and your aware of how much you have left because it is tangible not a plastic card.
love this! I use cash and only.
... swiping my card and online shopping got me in such a mess! And yes please film more.
+ALoves22 Cash is life changing!!!! Thanks for the feedback :)
Love this. Many videos show families or couples budgeting. Since I'm the only one paying bills, I find myself having to go on a much stricter budget. The idea of 40.00 a week (as I've seen for others) for dining out is not a reality for me. And I also liked how you addressed the reasons why you overspend in areas. I have the same grocery issues. I've been putting my fruit and veg in open bins near the top shelf to try and remember to use them up. Thank you for the post. I'all definitely be checking back for more ideas.
That's great. I used to have all my money in cash. That's when I didn't have a huge income or any bills, and before there were banks online. But after paying all bills online it's become less and less cash. Nowadays we can't even use cash on the bus. Ususally I don't spend money on anything except bills and food. But these stickers.. omg. I've started writing up everything and calculating what's left. Seeing the numbers and having an overview of upcoming bills is helping alot. Seeing the actual money is better, but when most of the wasteful purchasing is online.. The grid notebook has helped me alot.
Love the notebook idea! I also have a written budget for the month as well. Thank you for watching
I really enjoy these money/finance videos !
+Sonya Wagner Thanks for watching!!! :)
I like this. I tend to overspend the most when buying groceries so using cash may be very helpful
+Kristen Iness Good Luck with the cash! It is changing the way I do everything. Thanks for watching :)
Great Video! i would love to see more budget related videos from you! That are really easy to understand and follow :)
Will do, Ana! Lots more content coming up soon :)
I was using the envelope, but from now I would be using the clip,love it,thank you
This video just popped up on my suggestions and so happy to have found your channel! I wholeheartedly agree with the clip system making you thinking about your wants, needs and priorities. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, Natasha!
Thanks for sharing! I just bought Rachel Cruze's new wallet and I can't wait to use her clip system. What I've been doing that works for me is a checking account envelope system. I have 10 checking accounts (sounds crazy, I know) but I love knowing exactly how much money I have in each category with a card linked to every account. I can easily transfer money around from category to category. I also love online grocery shopping (they do it at Wal-Mart and Smith's here in Utah) because I can easily keep track of what I'm spending without going over budget.
I would love the RC wallet, but it's just a little too long for my liking. I have another wallet that I sold that was a super nice and very similar to the RC wallet. It just didn't fit my life. I hope you enjoy the RC wallet!
I agree, too long too wide, fun colors would be good too. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect wallet. I keep using my old wallet with envelopes that I made with pretty paper from Joanne's.
Would love more financial videos, really enjoy them.
Thanks for the feedback. I will be doing more BUDGET related videos in the future :)
So glad I just found this video!! I was looking at the envelope wallets on Etsy but they are way to big and bulky, but I also don't enjoy taking out white envelopes every purchase so this is very streamline!!
Liriel Halstead If you haven't bought a wallet yet check out Rachel Cruze's new one she just came out with. It's made for this clip system. Mine's coming in the mail and I can't wait to use it!
I just found this video! I find that using Dave Ramsey's app and seeing the money count down on my phone works better for me than taking out cash. I want to see leftover money in my areas for my goals!
Good luck on your Dave Ramsey journey :)
Anne King I thought I was the only person who didn't use the cash envelope system?! I stopped doing it bc it was causing me more stress and time and the app helped me manage overspending. Also I have a credit union and getting to a bank on payday is a lot further for me. I know they say u can't "feel" as much when u swipe a card but the cash system doesn't work as well for me. Also when I started using the app I found not only did I stop overspending but I had at least a little bit of money left over in those cash categories that i transferred right into my first snowball category at the close of the month.
Erika Ramirez haha nope you are not alone! I actually "feel" more knowing that my category is going to go down after swiping my card than I do giving the store clerk cash.
Anne King well thanks for posting that so I have someone to relate to! In my FPU class a classmate said to me that I'm making excuses and that I can't "feel" the pain of purchases? Overspending wasn't my problem. It was TRACKING that was the problem and since I can do the app anywhere & anytime & instantaneously it's been the missing piece to sticking to the budget. Thanks again! 😁
Erika Ramirez you're welcome! Some people don't realize that some people feel things differently
love your hair and make up...and your videos are really inspiring..thanks..from Scharon-Brazil
Awesome video! That is such a great alternative to the Envelope System!
Nice system! I'm gonna try it especially for the grocery. 😊
More like this! It was easier to understand than other videos I've seen 😃
Thanks for watching! More content coming up soon ;)
When I buy food I do a certain amount for that. Then I have another amount for non food. It’s for stuff like laundry soap and trash bags and stuff. Usually that amount is $200 a month. If there is any leftover I put it back into food. Just to make sure there is enough.
wow you are so pretty and I love the way you explain things...*subscribed*
This was so helpful! Thanks for sharing.
I would like a to see more videos about financial planning!
+Afroditi C (Greek Mommy) Thanks for the feed back! I am planning a few more financial related videos is the next month or two
Great video! I use a similar clip system inspired by Rachel Cruze ;) in my wallet. Please share more of your budget videos when you can! Thanks!
Thanks for watching, Dori! I have lots of good financial videos planned for the channel. Stay tuned ;)
Great ideas! I have a small wallet like that too, thanks for the tips!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
This was so helpful! Thanks! Now to go watch the update video lol
I love RAKs, never got one, great video, I'm trying to do a budget, but haven't really started, I'm writing down what i made and what bills i have already paid, and what else i spend money on, i get paid every week, but by the time i go to work on Monday i'm broke, really living paycheck to paycheck, i really don't know where to start, getting ready to watch Rachel Cruze, tfs
Lois1593 what is a RAK?
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this is a great idea and I will be starting this 2017 but putting my cc in the freezer right now
Great video! I would be interested in seeing more budget related videos.
I have more content scheduled for further out relating to money and budgets. Stay tuned!
Whoa momma! You have makeup on!! You look adorable!! (btw, you look adorable without/light makeup also!)
Really nice wallet 😍😍😍
Thanks for posting this video.
I'm switching to the envelope system but will be using binder clips as well. How do you keep track of loose change and what category it belongs to? Also, I saw you post in an EC group on Facebook and was like, "Hey! That planner setup looks familiar!" Haha.
With the loose change I take it out of my wallet and put it in a container at home. I just keep dollars in the clip system. It gets a bit too cumbersome to track all of that coin. Thanks for watching!
That works better for my American friends...being in Canada, you end up with a lot of coins since we don't have a dollar bill. I do still love the system though!
-Yes keep it up
I like this clip system, I've been wanting to do the envelope system but this clip system seems better. what did you use to label your clips? I'd love more financial videos from you.
+Ashley Hughes I used a basic label maker and some Krissyanne Designs sticker from my planner sticker stash - Thanks for watching!
Watching this on 2021!!!!
How to you label the top of your clips?
Interesting a wallet is too small for bills. Perhaps they think everyone uses plastic. :-)
Hi where did you get your clips? I like the clips i starting my clip system. thanks
Kringle Villaluz got them at my local office supply store
Thank you i will start my clip system soon.
@YFDE where do you buy your clips?
So if you DO order something online, say like a great deal on a blouse, how do you pay for it without a credit card? Thanks, Dianne
Good question. I have a debit card. I will also put the cash I allocated for that category back in my bank account to offset the expense. Thanks for watching!
Favorite Daughter Emily thanks Emily...I guess I wasn't aware that online companies accepted debit cards. Lol
Get an avetagr of your last 3-6 months of online shopping.Start an envelope for it.
When you buy something online move the money from your envelope into the account you purchases it with.
Beautiful teeth!!
I do something similar but with Gift Cards/pre paid reloadable. So for groceries I load a Gift card to the store so that's my amount. I also try not to shop for groceries at stores like Walmart because I'm more likely to try and spend my money elsewhere.