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Better Budgeting: Part 3

Author
Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin
Published
Mon 22 Apr 2019
Episode Link
https://www.bettershow.io/

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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