Staying on Budget

For people who love money.

Budget Tips

How to Budget Grocery and Eating Out

How much to Spend on Grocery and Eating Out monthly is subjective. We give you monthly averages of other spenders and tips to keep cost down.

How to Plan Your Savings

How to Plan Your Savings from your basic needs to your emergency fund. Enjoy our step by step plan that will guide you to success!

How to Plan a Weekly Menu

Planning a weekly menu is worth the time it takes because you can minimize waste and not stress about coming up with daily meals.

The Dangerous Reality of Lifestyle Creep and Retirement

Enjoying friends and family on a peaceful lake with a boat and a gathering place. This is a retirement dream for a lot of people. What's yours?

My First Zero Based Budget in College

My First Zero Based Budget in College taught me the value of money and how hard it would be to build wealth.

How to Create a Bimonthly Zero Based Budget

How to Create a Bimonthly Zero Based Budget to stick to a monthly budget. Let us show you how to reach success in your financial goals!

How to Payoff Debt and Build Savings

How to Payoff Debt and Build Savings. The most debt we have ever had at one time totaled $187,500. Here is our story of how we dug out.

Price Compare: Aldi, Wal-Mart & Kroger

Price Compare: Aldi, Wal-Mart & Kroger. What store is giving me the most bang for my buck? Let's find out!

Christin Lee

FULL TIME BUDGET BLOGGER

It is fun to think that there might be a short cut but the reality is planning plus diligence equals financial freedom.

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