tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post5587937232262021075..comments2014-10-20T12:46:40.793+10:30Comments on Me and My Munchkin: The Dreaded BudgetChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-12716878805451765442012-06-12T08:36:31.901+09:302012-06-12T08:36:31.901+09:30Don't worry Julie, I still struggle with stick...Don't worry Julie, I still struggle with sticking to my budget at times. What I find helps, is when I do my fortnightly budget, I set up the money to come out of my account automatically on the day of my payment for that fortnight. I can always change or cancel an extra payment that I've set up to go onto my car loan or credit card, should anything come up through the week. That way I don't have the chance to spend the money before I get a chance to get online and pay the left over money to where ever I want it to go.<br />Chrissie xxChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-48552217870257364372012-06-11T12:42:12.128+09:302012-06-11T12:42:12.128+09:30Brilliant advice! I am pretty good at the making o...Brilliant advice! I am pretty good at the making of the budget, but the keeping of the budget is where I fall down! Really need to work on point 4!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11079013668348426944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-16195397259823903702012-06-06T07:40:02.146+09:302012-06-06T07:40:02.146+09:30You are more than welcome! I would love to be a fi...You are more than welcome! I would love to be a financial planner. I'll finish my study and see where I end up I think!<br />Chrissie xxChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-88467423071141757422012-06-06T07:38:35.782+09:302012-06-06T07:38:35.782+09:30Thanks for coming to visit Jess! Spending money is...Thanks for coming to visit Jess! Spending money is never approved in my budget :( But I still do it anyway, I'm kinda terrible like that!<br />I can imagine it would get a lot more complicated with more kids and a hubby!<br />Chrissie xxChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-13737446473764559812012-06-05T22:06:57.936+09:302012-06-05T22:06:57.936+09:30Nope, not weird at all... I love budgets :) I love...Nope, not weird at all... I love budgets :) I love figures and calculating and all that stuff!! I'd love a job in pay roll. My nearest and dearest all tell me to become a finacial planner or adviser. Can't wait to get back on track now that our income is fixed up :) Thanks for the reminder :)Tubbah @ Organising: My Crazy Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554447717968747888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-23309919047830810732012-06-05T21:15:57.648+09:302012-06-05T21:15:57.648+09:30I loved doing my budget when I was a single mum wi...I loved doing my budget when I was a single mum with one, but now that there are six of us, I'm so glad that it is my husband doing it! <br />Haing said that, it is a team effort, and I try to not spend money without approval first, because I know things are often tight, and we are trying to save. <br /><br />Thanks so much for linking today!EssentiallyJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372695554793237026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-8456448895321096262012-06-05T18:10:31.941+09:302012-06-05T18:10:31.941+09:30Haha I would so do that for a job too, and have co...Haha I would so do that for a job too, and have considered it more than once. Now I've just settled for studying accounting at tafe and then uni. That should give me my fix!<br />Chrissie xxChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-91443325692966303362012-06-05T18:08:43.590+09:302012-06-05T18:08:43.590+09:30Hi Lisa, I've found that no matter what income...Hi Lisa, I've found that no matter what income you are getting in, a budget is helpful. You could always save for a little holiday!<br />Chrissie xxChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-3051865784172441202012-06-05T16:12:36.124+09:302012-06-05T16:12:36.124+09:30Budgeting is my little spell... I can find money i...Budgeting is my little spell... I can find money in places the other half didn't know existed. That's my job. Now if only I could find someone to PAY me to do that... <br />Thanks for posting your methods! :)carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402338064127467604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-76243898388026105362012-06-05T13:35:37.201+09:302012-06-05T13:35:37.201+09:30I used to be very meticulous with my budget, espec...I used to be very meticulous with my budget, especially when I was a single mum with two kids. I'm still a single mum, but the kids earn their own money (and give me some in exchange for a roof over their heads) because they are responsible grown-ups. Mostly. Having the kids contribute to the household income, not just the expenses, takes the load off considerably. So I'm not as strict with my budget as I used to be. Which is a shame because I probably could save more, if I tried! You've give me something to think about. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-22398660004112146482012-06-05T12:23:52.628+09:302012-06-05T12:23:52.628+09:30Thanks Lyndal. I love budgets and numbers so much ...Thanks Lyndal. I love budgets and numbers so much I am applying to uni next year to study accounting! I have tried doing it all on the computer or iPad, but like my diary, I prefer to have a hard copy on paper.<br />Thanks for your comment!<br />Chrissie xxChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-30313688860397393642012-06-05T12:22:19.032+09:302012-06-05T12:22:19.032+09:30Thanks Yvette, a budget really is necessary if you...Thanks Yvette, a budget really is necessary if you are paying off debt or trying to save. It can be so easy to set up, and I really don't need to do a lot of maintenance. Thanks for dropping by!<br />Chrissie xxChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-13999474537574684622012-06-05T12:20:45.149+09:302012-06-05T12:20:45.149+09:30This is a really simple system that I use. And it ...This is a really simple system that I use. And it works well, only once have I ever lost a bill and forgotten to pay it. Good luck with it and if you would like any help feel free to email me!<br />Chrissie xxChrissie Me and My Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187005769102456988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-45814979626849869352012-06-05T10:58:32.418+09:302012-06-05T10:58:32.418+09:30i am a fellow budgeting lover! its almost permanen...i am a fellow budgeting lover! its almost permanently open on both my home and work computer! <br /><br />You have shared some absolutely gold tips in a great straightforward, non judgemental way, it was awesome to read through this :)Lyndalhttp://familyofkillers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-66372918825212541812012-06-05T10:17:28.352+09:302012-06-05T10:17:28.352+09:30what great advice!! Definitely worth doing!!
#tea...what great advice!! Definitely worth doing!!<br /><br />#teamIBOT was here to say hello!Yvette Bowyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799266452174664290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357804796612079302.post-56891907977974834002012-06-05T10:12:13.568+09:302012-06-05T10:12:13.568+09:30I hate budgeting and I am so bad at it and my bank...I hate budgeting and I am so bad at it and my bank balance shows it! I love these tips though, I really need to get my bum into gear and use them! Great post :o)BossyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637050670133692926noreply@blogger.com