We conclude our series on better budgeting with Part 3, covering tactical tips, tricks and tools you can use to put your new budget into action today.
Show Notes
- 2:50— How to begin tracking your cash flow using both analog and digital methods.
- 6:20— How specific should one get when tracking spending.
- 7:55— Darren’s experience with Quicken and how tracking too many categories created too much overhead for him.
- 10:25— Ian’s preferred method of budgeting using pen and paper.
- 13:55— We explore some methods for making saving automatic.
- 15:05— Ian compares managing personal cashflow to managing email.
- 18:55— We discuss the pros and cons of debit and credit cards.
- 24:06— We discuss on of the pioneer services for online budgeting, Mint.
- 29:01— Ian shares his experience with Betterment.
- 30:20— Paying attention to monthly subscriptions and the services that help you monitor recurring expenses.
- 37:37— Darren’s experience with Wealthfront.
- 39:15— March introduces a service named “You Need A Budget” and “Mvelopes”.
- 41:35— Ian shares his experience with the virtual bank, Simple.
- 46:22— Tips for improving the way you spend your money to maximize happiness.
- 53:40— Tailoring a successful mindset for budgeting.
- 55:08— March, Ian, and Darren share a list of things that they are going to try for getting better at budgeting and managing cashflow.
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