Let me introduce you to the envelope budgeting method, if you are already using it, read on because I’ve got some great tips for you. The envelope budgeting method, uses only cash, so what you do is pay all your bills, like your mortgage or anything else you have to use a check or online banking to pay. Then you take the funds left over in your bank account or wherever you keep them, convert to cash, and pile all the money on the kitchen table. Start making a list of everything you need to buy for the rest of the month. Food is usually a good one to put on that list, taxes, licenses, and insurance must be covered otherwise you lose your home, you can’t drive your car, you can’t get to work, well you get the idea. Maybe some gas to put in the car so you…

November 30th, 2010
Money maker
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