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.
Episode 81 of the The Better Show podcast, hosted by Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin, titled "Better Budgeting: Part 3" was published on April 22, 2019 and runs 61 minutes.
April 22, 2019 ·61m · The Better Show
Summary
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.
Episode Description
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
Subscribe
Full Episode Transcript
Feedback
- Email: [email protected]
Enjoy the show?
- Leave a review in iTunes!
- Tell two friends about the show!
Similar Episodes
Apr 13, 2026 ·21m
Apr 8, 2026 ·30m
Apr 6, 2026 ·15m
Mar 30, 2026 ·21m