How to Use the Google Sheets Budget Template (Free Spreadsheet!)
The only budget spreadsheet you’ll ever need! Step-by-step instructions to get started with the free Google Sheets budget template.
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How to Add Custom Categories to the Google Sheets Monthly Budget Template
Learn how to add as many custom categories as you want and still have them show up on the Transactions tab in Google Sheets.
How to Budget for Irregular Expenses With Google Sheets
If you’ve created a monthly budget with Google Sheets, here’s how to budget for irregular expenses that come up annually or semi-annually.
How to Create a Bare-Bones Budget (Free Template)
If you’re experiencing any degree of money stress in your life, it’s essential to create a bare-bones budget. What exactly is that? A bare-bones budget is a monthly spending plan that strips out all of the luxuries. It includes all of your “needs,” but it excludes most of the “wants.” Create a Bare-Bones Budget With Google Sheets (Quick & Easy!) …
How a 60-Day Experiment Changed the Way I Budget
I spent two full months testing out YNAB (You Need a Budget), a subscription-based budgeting tool, and it completely changed the way I manage my finances.
How to Make a Simple Budget Using Google Sheets in 5 Minutes
The Google Sheets monthly budget template is a great way to make a simple budget in about five minutes. Here’s how!
Months With 5 Paychecks in 2021 If You’re Paid Every Week
If you get paid weekly, these are the months when you’ll receive five paychecks instead of four in 2021.
Receipt Trick: How I Saved an Extra $2,000 in 52 Weeks
If you like to participate in money challenges to reach your financial goals, I want to let you in on a savings strategy I’ve been testing out for the last year involving retail receipts. Over a 52-week period, I’ve stashed hundreds of receipts and saved more than $2,000 in the process. I Call It the “Save Your Savings Challenge” Here’s …