Better Budgeting: Part 3

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. Mentions 📰 Book: Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence 💻 Blog: The Life Values Quiz 💻 Blog: ClarkHoward.com 👍 Product: Kiva.org 👍 Product: Betterment 👍 Product: Wealthfront 👍 Product: You Need A Budget 👍 Product: Mvelopes 📱 App: Simple 📱 App: PocketGuard 📱 App: Mint 📱 App: Truebill 📱 App:Trim Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!