Budget with Me - 2nd Paycheck in July + Midweek Check-in Bonus

This video is to plan for the second half of July - the pay period that starts next Monday, the 15th. It's important to me to get a plan down on paper BEFORE the budget period begins, even if there are no real surprises expected. It's my chance to take another look at the calendar, anticipate any surprises, and make intentional decisions about my finances.
Now is also the perfect time to check in with my current pay period, see which charges have cleared the bank and if my variable spending is on track (curse you, groceries and eating out!).
This is what keeping on top of my budget looks like! How do you stay on top of yours?
📘📊 In this video you will find:
0:00 - Intro (spoiler, I opened an HYSA)
1:39 - Late July income
2:46 - Bills & fixed expenses
7:44 - Variable expenses
9:17 - Savings & sinking funds
12:28 - Better than I was - weekly check-in
15:55 - Income
17:27 - Fixed expenses & mortgage shaming
19:36 - Variable spending - so far
20:54 - Why check-ins are important
23:08 - Upcoming video and good night!
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[@FinancialDreamswithChristine]

Congratulations on opening your HYSA! That's awesome! Let the interest begin! I just recently started to do weekly check-ins and you are 100% correct in how important they are! Gives me a chance to right the ship before I run aground haha Have a lovely weekend! 💙💙

[@just2day1]

i've been snacking too 😅

[@BoopnBudgets]

Hello! New friend here to support you! 😊 Congrats on opening a HYSA! I have SOFI. I like it, but it does take a day or two for the transfer to go through. I think it depends on the time of day I request the transfer. Great budget breakdown 😊🫶🏼