367 | How to Make a Budget: A Step-by-Step, One-Page Guide to Take Control of Your Money

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Hey, Budget Besties! 👋 Let’s talk about what happens when youdon’t have a budget. Spoiler alert: It’snot pretty. 😬 We’ve got real-life stories (somecringe worthy) about what can go wrong when you’re just swiping your card and hoping for the best.

What Happens Without a Budget?

🚗 Paying for a car you don’t even own anymore (oops)
🍔 Spendingway more on eating out than you realized
📺 Paying for multiple subscriptions (because whoneeds two Netflix accounts?!)
💳 Constantly feeling like your money “disappears”

If this soundsa little too familiar, don’t worry—we’ve got you! 🙌

Signs You’re Budgeting Wrong:

❌ You check your bank account to see if you can afford something
❌ You “ballpark” your monthly expenses (and then wonder where your money went)
❌ You’re transferring money from savings just to make it to payday
❌ You’re tracking everythingafter it happens instead of having a plan

The Solution: A One-Page, Simple Budget

We break it all down into5 easy categories:
1️⃣Income – What’s coming in? List it all! 💰
2️⃣Debts – Thereal number you’re paying each month
3️⃣Bills – Anything with a due date goes here 📆
4️⃣Spending – Gas, groceries, pocket money, & everyday expenses
5️⃣Savings – Christmas, travel, car repairs...planned ahead so you don’t stress later 🎯

Pro Tip: Do a 90-Day Money Audit

Go back through your last3 months of transactions and see where your moneyactually went. No shame, justdata without the drama—so you can make a plan that works!

Budgeting doesn’t have to be boring or restrictive.It’s about telling your money what to do—so you can be bougieon purpose. 💃

4 Ways To Connect With Us:

1️⃣FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall 

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3️⃣BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎https://budgetbesties.com/budget 

4️⃣COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎https://budgetbesties.com/coaching 

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