💳 How To Digital Budget | Complete Cashless Envelope Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @shiquita8936
    @shiquita8936 2 месяца назад +13

    April, we are right there with you about the take out. Our Air fryers really help with making meals quick, easy and tasty.... chicken wings, fish, fries, etc..

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +2

      Ohhh, I love the air fryer idea! Thank you so much!! That's a fantastic idea!

  • @amandahaggan7062
    @amandahaggan7062 2 месяца назад +10

    I love how you mention that you will go forward and back when it comes to debt. We had a car that we were making payments on and found out that we needed a new transmission, brakes and a few other "little" repairs for it. We did not have any kind of warranty on the car so all those repairs would be our expense. Unfortunately, they were more than the car was worth, and more than what we owed on the car. So we traded it in for a newer vehicle with slightly higher payments because we opted for a warranty. Hindsight says that yes, there were probably cheaper cars, etc we could have bought and so on, but now we have a car that is more reliable and we are starting over on our car payment debt... and for this particular instance, I'm ok with that since wenow only have a car payment and a personal loan payment each month. Our savings challenges for the new year will almost all be going towards eliminating the new car debt.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад

      Wow! You guys are really chugging along! Only 2 consumer payments is a huge accomplishment!! Sometimes decisions like that are absolutely best for you. I likely would've done the same thing... the extra funds for the more reliable car were likely worth the stress saved in the long run of trying to fix the other one.

  • @laurengreffe7185
    @laurengreffe7185 Месяц назад +6

    I like to use my credit card to pay for gas, groceries, Amazon purchases, and any coffee/eating out because I get cash back for doing so. Then I pay it off with the cash at the end of the month. I turn the cash back into gift cards for things I purchase regularly, and roll the cash for those purchases to get ahead in other sinking funds!

  • @rebeccasloan3605
    @rebeccasloan3605 Месяц назад +4

    Having just started a budget, I watched a LOT of RUclips, but have landed on a hybrid like you mentioned. Makes a lot of sense! Finally, and found your process doable and not overwhelming. Thanks!

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      I am so glad that you felt it was easy to understand and not overwhelming. I get overwhelmed easily, so I try to break things down to a basic level. I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Thank you 💛

  • @Etheril
    @Etheril 2 месяца назад +5

    Oh, that cat budget is so cute! Thank you for going over the way you do your digital cash savings and how to use the complete budget package!

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      I am an absolute crazy cat lady 🐈 lol! Thanks so much for watching and spending time with me! 💛

  • @ericac4842
    @ericac4842 3 дня назад

    Omg, I have watched SOOO many videos on cash stuffing to try & see if this will work for me & your way of doing this is the 1st one that I am actually able to follow & understand! I kinda live in the middle of nowhere so going to a bank for cash all the time would cost a bit more in gas. Thank you so, so much!!!!!

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 дня назад

      Hihi! This makes me so happy! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and let me know 😊 I hope you will continue to find ways to save that work for you. Thank you again ❤️

  • @marthachavez3131
    @marthachavez3131 12 дней назад +1

    Great video!!! Thanks for taking the time to explain in detail.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  12 дней назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 😊

  • @A.M.Independent.Consultant
    @A.M.Independent.Consultant 2 месяца назад +5

    Thanks for the bank reloadable prepaid card tip

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      You are very welcome! Thanks for watching! 💛

  • @sewingnewbie
    @sewingnewbie 2 месяца назад +2

    Love this video, I’ve been doing the cashless method for years. I seem to have more understanding and control of where my money is going.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      I love hearing that! It's good to know it only gets better! Thank you for watching! 💛

  • @kerryhammond7998
    @kerryhammond7998 Месяц назад +1

    Great to have you back. Loved the video and digital concept. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am going to do this method. Can't wait for your next video for the savings challenges. Love all your creations. Xx

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад +1

      Hey Kerry! Thanks so much for the warm welcome back. I love hearing that you are going to give this method a try. I hope all is well with you and your savings. Thanks for being here. 💛

    • @kerryhammond7998
      @kerryhammond7998 Месяц назад

      @neighbeehood Aww thank you for replying to my message. Can't wait until your next video. Take care and best wishes x

  • @YadraVoat
    @YadraVoat 17 дней назад +2

    This would be ideal for Capital One 360 Checking (no fees for empty accounts, no overdraft allowed, only one debit card allowed, so transferring is required to access funds with the debit card, just like taking cash out of an envelope and into a wallet).

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  17 дней назад

      Yes. Same concept, different bank 😀

  • @Gigichew
    @Gigichew Месяц назад

    I see these and I’m like. Wow mortgage $650 sounds so great. I’m paying 6800 a month on a 30 year plan. Sigh. I picked the wrong state lol
    Thanks for being so transparent :)

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      Hi there! Oh no! I don't want anyone to feel bad seeing my lower numbers. If you take into consideration, it's really all about the cost of living in your area/state. I bet you're bringing in more income every month, and are likely in a beautiful home and neighborhood. We purchased a mobile home and we aren't in the "healthiest" of economies where we live. But we take the good with the bad.
      Everyone's needs, values and outlooks are different. But, your home is your sanctuary. And whatever the cost of living and your earned wages, you should be proud and happy of what you've accomplished.
      Thank you for taking a moment to chat with me. I wish you all the best. ❤

  • @williamwarren9448
    @williamwarren9448 Месяц назад

    So happy for you ! Congratulations! It’s wonderful to be debt free 🎉glenda

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      Thank you, Glenda ☺️ I appreciate the cheer 🥳

  • @debbiesimeon4855
    @debbiesimeon4855 2 месяца назад +1

    This Will Totally Work For Me!!! I Am Not Able To Get To The Bank All The Time 😊You Always Find Ways To Help, Thank You But This Will Really Work For Me As I Start This Journey 30,000 In Debt I Will Give My debt Free Testimony In Time 😊I Saw Yours And It Gave Me Hope!!! Thank You And God Bless You For All You Do!!! You Have Blessed Me Today!!! Have A Wonderful Day!!!😊💕

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      You are such an awesome lady! Thank you so much for your kind words.🌷You can kick that 30k! Just keep reminding yourself of that future you that is debt free. You got this!💖

  • @angelajay976
    @angelajay976 2 месяца назад +2

    Hey April, hopefully one day I will be able to have less transfers back to checking. I am going to try the reloadable debit card and see if I spend less. I budget bi-weekly, bills get paid but variable spending is variable even tracking everything. I have been doing more pick up groceries to stop the unnecessary items getting in the cart. I think the reloading debit from a separate account will be so helpful. Thank you for all your tips
    🐝❤️🐝

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Angel! I hope all is well with you 💛 I started with the reloadable debit card, and with my groceries. For me, putting the budget max on there really helped me figure out where my money was going. And the main culprit for me.. was take out. I also find that planning the meals in advance and then taking in a list helped me avoid extra items sneaking into the cart. I tend to keep focused on the list and my head down when I do that. Groceries are just all around depressing right now.. I can't believe how much food is. We will all get through this 🐝❤️🐝

  • @PinMoneyBudgets
    @PinMoneyBudgets Месяц назад

    This is NEVER a boring subject! 😅 I really enjoyed seeing how you do cash stuffing digitally. Do you use placeholders in your binders?

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад +2

      Haha, I'm so glad you don't find it boring! I used to use placeholders. But recently, I wanted to try tracking with just the trackers and banking app. I will be using prop money for my savings challenges - it not only makes it more fun, but easier to track. But as far as my budget goes... I am enjoying not having binders, and envelopes, and all the side things. It's always an ever-evolving process for me. 😅 Thank you so much for watching!

  • @ginamoffett1973
    @ginamoffett1973 2 месяца назад

    love your videos April glad to see you back at it again. I do both cash and digital, my daughter is just starting out as a young adult and uses, digital, so we use play money and stuff play money in her category in her binder wallet

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад

      Hi Gina! Thanks so much for being here! I love that you and your daughter share the saving experience! I am going to use prop money for my savings challenges still. I think there's definitely a way for everyone to find a solution that works for them, and it's great to hear how you have both figured out ways that work for you. Thanks for watching!

  • @emtdispatcheronabudget
    @emtdispatcheronabudget 2 месяца назад

    Hello April! Thank you so much for share cash breakdown. Have a beautiful blessed day 🫶🏼🩷😻

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад

      Hey Lilly! Always good to see you! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @brazilian-cash-stuffer
    @brazilian-cash-stuffer Месяц назад +1

    When I read the title of the video, I thought that you used spreadsheets to budget (that would be the digital part) but I guess I was wrong! hahahah I'm a very digital person, I work with IT, I do my budget on a spreadsheet, but I was, as you said, on a place where money was not a physical thing to me. I'm still budgeting on a computer, but I'm using the envelopes so that I can create this relationship with my money, especially when I'm spending! I think it is awesome that you know yourself so much, congrats on your journey!!!

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      Hi there! 👋 It's funny you mention the digital/electronic.. I sat here and thought about it and I was thinking technically.. I'd call the spreadsheets "electronic" (vs. paper). But I totally think either word is a true description of it. 😅 You can do what I'm doing on an annotation app and make it full "digital/electronic".
      Oh, I love me some budgeting spreadsheets! - I really like how they calculate a lot for you on the spot and can put up pie graphs and you can really dig into your finances and spending.
      Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and chat with me. I wish you all the best and success in your saving. Cheers to you! 💛

    • @brazilian-cash-stuffer
      @brazilian-cash-stuffer Месяц назад +1

      @@rainydayapril Yes!! My spreadsheet does a lot of those calculations, it helps me to not make mistakes! Thank you for replying

  • @islandlady1698
    @islandlady1698 2 месяца назад

    Great video April! Thanks for sharing.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch!

  • @StephsHealthMatters
    @StephsHealthMatters Месяц назад +1

    Very clear and organized

  • @Ellaodi
    @Ellaodi Месяц назад

    Okay I LOVE this idea!! Can't spend more on the prepaid card! Vs when I slide my cc for food, I tend to buy more than cash or debit

  • @treasuredlifestyle
    @treasuredlifestyle 2 месяца назад

    Good to see you back!

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much! I hope all is well with you!💛

  • @Winter_Babe_Saves
    @Winter_Babe_Saves 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all of this information April ❤❤❤

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      I hope it was helpful! Thank you for watching! 💛

    • @Winter_Babe_Saves
      @Winter_Babe_Saves Месяц назад

      ​@@rainydayaprilvery helpful now I have a better understanding of how I can start saving better- Emergency, personal etc❤❤❤

  • @CameraQueenSLC
    @CameraQueenSLC 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi April, Great information.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад

      Hihi! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @KindOfCountryLife
    @KindOfCountryLife Месяц назад +1

    My electric bill has doubled this year! It's crazy! And we aren't doing anything differently! As a matter of fact, we decided NOT to fill our pool this summer (it's a small one, but it still takes electricity to run the pump!)

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      My goodness ! Didn't even get to enjoy the pool 😔

  • @aprilbudgets
    @aprilbudgets Месяц назад

    I always love spending time with you

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      There she is! Hello friend! I hope all is well with you! Been thinking about you lately! I hope you are doing well. 💛

  • @DotMyFinances
    @DotMyFinances Месяц назад +1

    I also round my expenses up! It rather think I have less money than I actually do 😂

  • @Lifewithkrystal66
    @Lifewithkrystal66 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this 💕

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for hanging out with me 💛

  • @knbmoon1
    @knbmoon1 Месяц назад +1

    I’m new to budgeting and know some people do the paycheck budget. How do you recommend I budget when I’m paid monthly and my husband is biweekly?

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      Hi there 👋 I'm sorry, but I don't really have any kind of simple solution to this without knowing all the special things that make your finances unique to you. The best advice I can give you is to write everything down that's due every month. And then look at it week by week and pay what's due, then see what's left to start getting a feel for it. You basically just have to take that step and start, and it'll fall into place over time. 😊

  • @shonnebailey
    @shonnebailey Месяц назад +1

    Love the video 🎉❤

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @d.blanchard2541
    @d.blanchard2541 Месяц назад

    Hi Amber! I loved watching your video - great information! I was wondering if you've ever been diagnosed with Raynaud’s Syndrome? I ask because I have it, and the color of your hands, especially your fingertips, reminded me of it. In my case, it affects more than just my fingertips. After years of dealing with it, my arthritis doctor finally diagnosed me, and I’m now on medication to help control it. There are different degrees of severity, and if you haven't heard of it, it's worth looking up. It often occurs alongside another immune disorder. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis, which I’ve been able to manage successfully with my doctor’s help. Wishing you the best of luck!

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад +1

      Hi there! I really appreciate the time you took to tell me about this. I looked briefly and I do have some of the other symptoms. I will definitely bring it up at my next dr appt. Thank you again for being so kind to take a moment. I hope you are able to manage your other symptoms. Be well and thank you again!

  • @moneywithjustliving5258
    @moneywithjustliving5258 Месяц назад

    This is an awesome video. Thank you.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 👀 🙂

  • @asianangel5400
    @asianangel5400 Месяц назад

    I love this

  • @DeniseMeyerhoff
    @DeniseMeyerhoff 2 месяца назад +2

    Hi April
    Nice to see you

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Denise! Always great to see you! I hope all is well!

  • @bethbeckermeyer1732
    @bethbeckermeyer1732 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @tammya3140
    @tammya3140 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @lizdcruz
    @lizdcruz 16 дней назад +1

    I feel dumb but how do you do the savings envelope part??

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  15 дней назад

      Hi there. First, you're not dumb. It can be a confusing process if you're new. But could you reword your question more specifically for me, and maybe I can help. 😊💛

  • @BoopnBudgets
    @BoopnBudgets Месяц назад +1

    Hello. New sub. TFS!

  • @conniekelly-hl5qr
    @conniekelly-hl5qr 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello April. yes my electric has gone up.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад +1

      I hope it was just the summer heat.. and we'll all see a reduction as we cool down.

  • @donna25871
    @donna25871 Месяц назад

    My savings account is an offset account attached to the mortgage - so not only am I saving but the savings are reducing the interest on the mortgage and therefore the amount I need to pay each month.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад

      Wow! I've never heard of that before. That is a really cool (and useful) concept!

  • @Beemybudget
    @Beemybudget 2 месяца назад

    Hi april! Karina here!

  • @renatal1972
    @renatal1972 Месяц назад +1

    lol, I wish my electric bill was $200, mine was $703 last month. And I am the light Natzy in the house.

  • @Beemybudget
    @Beemybudget 2 месяца назад +1

    I use prop money to stuff my binders.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  2 месяца назад

      I will still use prop money for my savings challenges. I love prop money! I just get overwhelmed when I have a bunch of things to look after. 😅

  • @lilimarie326
    @lilimarie326 2 месяца назад

    Lefty here too

  • @DeniseMeyerhoff
    @DeniseMeyerhoff 2 месяца назад +2

    😊

  • @wcek
    @wcek 2 месяца назад +1

    ❤❤

  • @renatal1972
    @renatal1972 Месяц назад +1

    I use my discover card for all my bills. Pull out cash when I get paid for my work lunches. When I get paid I pay off my discover every time.

    • @rainydayapril
      @rainydayapril  Месяц назад +2

      That sounds like a really efficient method☺️

  • @AlphaBunnyBlue
    @AlphaBunnyBlue 2 месяца назад +1

    🤍