373 | Set Up Your March Budget With Us: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Budget besties, can you believe it’s already March?! We’re feeling all the emotions—kids moving up grades, summer creeping up, and, of course, it’s time to roll into a brand-new budget. In this episode, we’re walking you through how to close out February and set up your March budget step by step. We’ll talk about income tracking (yes, that tax refund counts!), adjusting for fluctuating bills, planning for spring break, and making sure those savings buckets are ready for summer fun. Plus, we’re sharing some real client wins—like paying for vacations in cash, combining finances, and saying goodbye to credit card debt. Let’s get organized, make a plan, and have a stress-free March!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💰 How to close out February’s budget properly

📅 Step-by-step breakdown of setting up March’s budget

🛑 The importance of tracking income, including side hustles & refunds

💡 How to handle fluctuating bills & unexpected expenses

💳 Why paying extra on debt should be part of your plan

🏖 Planning ahead for summer & spring break expenses

💸 How one client is funding their vacation completely in cash (game changer!)

🚗 Saving for big purchases—like that new car—without feeling overwhelmed

Budget Bestie Wins We’re Celebrating:

🎉 A client paying off student loans with a work bonus

🎉 A family paying cash for their entire spring break trip for the first time ever

🎉 A couple combining finances (without financial stress)

🎉 A debt-free client now saving for a new truck & dream vacations

Ready to Make March Your Best Budget Month Yet?

If you don’t have a budgeting system yet, now’s the time to get one in place! We love our Simplified Budget System because it makes planning so much easier. And if you need help figuring it all out, reach out—we’ve got you!

4 Ways To Connect With Us:

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

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook 

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

4️⃣ COACHING: 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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