BBP REAL LIFE BUDGET | Single Mom + Savings Goals
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- It’s time for another Real Life Budget. I asked my readers to submit their REAL information. Real spending, real debt, and real savings goals.
I am taking those real-life numbers and showing you how I would organize and budget that information using my Budget By Paycheck® Method.
If you would like to submit your budget information to possibly be picked for a Real Life Budget that we will show on UA-cam, please reach out to budgets@thebudgetmom.com.
Today, we are looking at TBM Family member Meghan's information. Meghan is a single mom who lives in Maryland. She works two jobs and has had an issue using payday loans in the past. She struggles with spending and she wants to start saving for multiple savings goals.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
02:09 Why & Personal Story
03:26 Income
04:04 Fixed Expenses
04:47 Variable Expenses
05:43 Debt
06:11 Savings Goals
07:21 Budget By Paycheck Method
10:49 Different Savings Goals
12:09 My Recommendations
➡️ HOW I TRACK MY SPENDING: bit.ly/3aIe89I
➡️ HOW TO USE A BUDGET CALENDAR: bit.ly/2IzF2Vj
➡️ FINDING YOUR WHY: bit.ly/3aJUryj
➡️ THE BUDGET MOM'S FINANCIAL FREEDOM STEPS: bit.ly/3cfJXsp
➡️ HOW TO GET STARTED WITH THE CASH ENVELOPE METHOD: bit.ly/2vQJaO5
➡️ HOW TO CREATE A PLAN OF ATTACK TO PAY OFF DEBT: bit.ly/2wDETxF
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Kumiko Love empowers women everywhere to regain control of their financial lives. An Accredited Financial Counselor with over nine years of experience in the finance industry, she founded The Budget Mom, a community of millions of women on a path to financial fulfillment.
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To be a successful business owner and investor, you have to be emotionally neutral to winning and losing. Winning and losing are just part of the game. Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.
Absolutely!! I'll have to be financially stable in every sense before living a luxurious lifestyle. The best thing to do with your money is to invest rightly because money left saving will end up with no returns.
At 60 years old and newly retired, my external retirement funds total around One million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.. With no debt and minimal retirement fund allocation relative to my portfolio's value over the last three years, I recognize the importance of a financial advisor. Neglecting them isn't an option; however, thorough research is vital to find a trustworthy fiduciary advisor
I'd be retiring or working less in 8 years, and considering this financial recession, Im deciding to begin taking up skilled trades. I'm curious to know best how people split their pay, how much of it goes into savings, spendings or investments, learn around $130K per year but nothing to show for it yet.
You should contribute to your retirement diligently, or better still look into financial planning don't come to youtube for advise, consult a Local or trusted online broker/planner.
People downplay planner’s role, until they are burnt by their mistakes. That’s why I’ve been working with expert planners like ERIC PAUL ELMER.
I appreciate that this mom is prioritizing TODAY as well as the future.
I’m trying! 🫶🏽 thank you!
Meghan, here! Emergency fund should be $2,500.00 lol! Whoops 🤦🏽♀️😂 back to watching!
I’m hiring if you are wanting to change careers. You can make a lot more and I love to have amazing mothers and women on our team. Let me know if you want more info. ❤
Lol I was all that HAS to be a typo. Also, idk what the HOA amount includes, but if it's not incorporating the current/soon to be due HOA dues (assuming you still live there), be sure to include that in sinking funds so you don't fall behind again. Good luck!
Single mom, disabled Veteran and guardian of my now 20 yr old daughter. If she receives SSI or SSD, she qualifies for a FREE phone through assurance wireless. I am debt free except for my home but I was in debt/bankrupt before I got sick and tired of it all. You CAN change everything when you decide you want to make the changes needed. You can do ANYTHING if you want it bad enough!
I was thinking the amount was so high cuz it was meant to be a medical emergency fund
Unfortunately, that Assurance free wireless program stopped April & May 2024!!
Mint Mobile here! We pay $200 quarterly (with taxes) for unlimited data on two lines. Service is excellent and we are in a small town. Highly recommend!!
The submission was very honest, and I appreciate how vulnerable that can be. ❤️
Thank you 🫶🏽
I was in a lot of HOA debt a while back after my divorce, so I can empathize with her situation. I ended up paying it all off now I use a 12 month certificate at my credit union to save for it biweekly. It’s automatic and only $26 per paycheck. Then I pay a lump sum on January 1st. I love that she has vacation goals built in. The eating/drinking is the hardest one to lower! Hang in there! ❤
Idk if you have the option available at employer but I have convinced several friends to do this at work and use the ESPP Employee Stock Purchase Plan. They aren't interested in keeping it invested into the stock but the company takes and sets aside set amount every paycheck and then at end of June and Dec they purchase the stock @ 15% discount into their account. Then can turn around and sell it the next business day to cash out the money for a 15% gain +/-. It is better than just setting it into a hysa @ 4-5%.... You will be taxed on that 15% discount if sell it right after as if that was regular income from your employer. Most have set up to have $2k of salary done that way so grabbing an extra $300 roughly. You can cash it out and then put the half year worth into a hysa as a lump sum
Loved seeing a lower income budget. Please do more of these with social security income
Lower income??? How much is an average income?🤦♀️
I would love to see a budget for a person who is retired and living off social security and maybe a pension.
ive missed this series so much! my baby is turning 1.5yrs and i remember binge watching this series throughout my entire third trimester!!
I am so happy to see this series active again! Thank you to everyone who is vulnerable (and incredibly smart) and sending their budget in.
Honestly, one of the easiest ways I found to save money (besides budgeting) was to meal plan. I see what’s in my pantry, freezer and fridge and go from there. We hardly ever get takeout during the week anymore. I do my grocery pick up list online. If I go into the store, I will spend way more money.
Saves me ssssssooooo much so worth 20 mins to check / frig/freezer make the plan Glenda
This is why I love your budget method, it's so realistic! Really helps to stick to a realistic budget
I would love to hear a followup on Megan’s journey after she makes decisions on the advice u give 😊
I’ll try! I don’t like how vulnerable I feel right now 😂
@@meghanflynn690 budgeting is rough! I’m on the same journey and all over 😂 one day at a time 🥰
@meghanflynn690 Just keep in mind that this is your journey. You'll have judgement, as always, but at the end of the day, you're already on the right track! One step at a time. Everyone is a work in progress ❤
No vacation before goals are met!!
Ridiculous money spent on alcohol and eat outs
Spend wisely so you can owe any outstanding balances
And parents don’t have to pay car insurance
Those payday loans are terrible. I used them years ago and it took forever to get out of that cycle. I'm glad that some states have blocked them and other states like Maryland have capped interest rates at 24.99 percent. And even that is high.
I retired,after 33 yrs., from Catholic Charites in NJ. I enjoy these videos.
Stop everything and get caught up on HOA so they don’t put a lien on your house!
Agreed protect your house first
I have Mint Mobile and pay $200 once a year for the lowest data plan. I think that what you quoted for the 2 lines with unlimited data sounds about right. Either way unless you live in the back of nowhere it is the lowest cost option for good service most of the time.
I pay $29.99 a month with Spectrum mobile for two lines. I think it is because I use their internet. I pay $84 in internet. I would look into Spectrum mobile. Lowest I have ever seen. It is not a promotional price. Been with them over a year now and not changed
I love seeing these videos with real life scenarios. I have been in that cycle myself.
I have Mint Mobile and love it! I pay $784 per year for 2 lines with unlimited data. That averages out to $65.33 per month.
I missed these, so glad they are back!!🤗
I love when you talk about your personal experience and your Insights. Thank you for making this budgeting as easy to digest. Thank you thank you thank you ❤
I wonder if she meant $2,500.00 for month ahead and not $$25,000.00.
I was thinking the same thing.
I missed these, glad you made a video.
I really appreciate these- I am so glad you’re doing them again. Thank you- watching these helps me stay on track with my goals. Much love-
As someone who works at a YMCA, the gym charge is the same as we charge an employee to have another person on their membership. For me, I pay just under $45/month for the family gym membership (which for the Y covers a lot more than just access to a work out area) but the same membership for nonemployees is $75/month.
I love these real life budgets. So glad they are back. Please keep doing them.
Missed these! Welcome back.😊
Love these Kumiko, so glad you are doing them again 😊
Always great suggestions. Thank you for sharing.❤❤
Yay! So glad for this video!
I'm SO HAPPY that you're doing videos on UA-cam again!!! I listen to(and sorta watch) them when I'm dashing!!!
I love these videos 🎉🎉 I'm so sorry to hear about your mom...I had no idea. Sending my condolences ❤ Great video
Mint Mobile user here! Our phones are bought outright, and we have two lines. One is unlimited data and the other is for 15GB/mo. We pay $393 every 6 months which works out to just under $66/mo. We live in a small city that is half rural, and besides some dead zones in the far out rural areas, no complaints here!
Love these kind of videos!❤
Love these
These are my favorite videos!
Thanks I love real life budgets x
Something that I don't see mentioned often and wish I did is getting rid of the Kindle subscription and joining your local public library. Most have the Libby app for ebooks, and even if you think your town is too small to have anything good most libraries are part of some kind of network that allows for interlibrary loans. Plus many libraries offer so many other programs and funding is so often dependent on people actually using services. Guys please save money and join (and use!) the library!
Love your videos ❤
These are my favorite, and I've missed them so much!!!
I watched one of your old videos and saw how you have separate accounts for your sinking funds. I had the ability to do that as well. Got it all done including monthly transfers to each account. It will make my life so easy. Just wanted to say thank you for all your help!
Yayyy Miko!!! I love these series!!! These are my go to while doing dishes. 😅
Love these videos!!!
Thanks for sharing this video. Your videos and methods of saving and getting out of debt are helping me and my family. God bless. I'm sorry about your mom🙏🏽.
It is so interesting to see how other people prioritize things and spend; it helps me reflect on my own journey. I always appreciate your honesty with your suggestions.
Thank you!
My favorite videos of you ❤
I’d love to see more videos like this!
Great advice❤
Real Life Budgets are my fav 💖
So sorry to hear about your mom. My mom passed away in April as well. Love this video, you dud great
I have missed this!!
Hi I have been binge watching your videos. I do wish you would come back. I finally started my highlighting budgeting today. Wish me luck with it also taking a 1/4 of my house payment each week. Thank you for what you do
Yaaaaaaaaay....love these...now how can I send you my budget,lol
I appreciate this type of video. In this budget I would definitely look closer at the eating out and grocery bill portions. It seems excessively high for 2 people. I bet with a little meal planning and grocery list that bill could be lower. Make eating out more of a special treat versus a "I am tired, drive through it is." It is amazing how one less meal out/or drink can add up to great savings. I wish you great luck! It can be done.
I learned so much from you 💕😊
Ive missed watching these ❤
Sending my condolences 💐
I like to see these type of Vlogs.
Having worked for Non-profit in my younger years as a single mom, though I loved it, I had to move to the private sector to be paid for what I was doing. Career change would be first on my list. The cell phone amount stressed me out, lol. I just paid $180 for a year of mint mobile BUT, after paying for 15g of use I found I use around 1g so I was able to take the lowest subscription. I would definitely shop around on that cell phone. Gym membership also stood out to me since you work for a gym. You look in good shape being mostly debt free so some tweaking should bring you great success. Good Luck Meghan!!!
Hi, new subscriber here! Great content!❤
❤Love your content ✨️ been watching u and learning for a while so educational ❤these videos are life changing and I use to be a payday loans girlie had 7 years ago but when u add up that interest it definitely can be stuffed somewhere else ty ty and your sleeve tattoo my son is 9 he and I are in ❤
Love these videos. Hopefully they will help me out too ❤❤❤
Yay! Love the Real Life Budgets, so glad they're back!
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother 💔
How do I do this as an entrepreneur whose monthly income is never the same?
My son had a payday loan with a 35 percent interest. It is predatory and I don’t know how they are legal.
So glad these videos are back! I think Megan needs to move. That mortgage and high HOA fee is ridiculous! That was the first thing I had to do. I was living way above my paychecks.
I started budgeting cause I came across one of your videos by mistake lol...I was doing so good but I got caught up in spending money on all the pretty savings challenges and now I'm back at the beginning😢
Going through the variable budget items though, there's no categories for things like gas and car expenses, household items/personal care items, clothing, etc...Just wondering how she is accounting for those types of items in her budget. Are some of those part of her groceries like if they are gotten with the grocery order or in the personal budget area?
Wasn't there 150$ for household and 100$ for gas/car in variable spending?
@@ashleyterry6424 oh, if there was I missed it! Sorry for the confusion if I made a mistake!
When you do these videos do the people that you help ever give you a follow-up of what they did or didn't do with your recommendations, and if it worked for them?
Since I joined here in 2022, the amount that I managed to save up to now is completely out the door today. My tooth broke and now I have to pay the dentist more then I was able to save. I’ve been doing the bare bones budgeting and I can’t seem to get richer.
Yeah unfortunately life throws those curve balls. At least you had that saved to help cover that emergency. Tooth pain is awful and an emergency to get taken care of. These last 2 years of inflation has really put a strain on trying to save up with the costs of living. Just keep going and you will come out ahead so don't get discouraged.
@@Bamapride1985 I don’t think so. In a few years I’ll be retired, so I lost hope. My retirement support will be robbing these younger couples who have a house, car and children. I never had any of that. I’ll do whatever it takes to screw them since my hard work never was rewarding. I now have nothing to lose, just take from others.
@@Bamapride1985NO! This will completely drain all my savings. Time to steal to get by. I will never be able to save before retirement and that is less than ten years. Always shit happens.
Wow she needs to really focus on paying back those HOA fees, because they can actually foreclose on your condo if you get too behind on them!
Would it be possible to order and deliver the workbook from/to Germany?
It was hard to break those payday loans
Could month ahead be a typo? So 2500, not 25000. It just doesn't make sense
Hello nice video do you had a monthly saving budget book that can keep my savings plan.take care.❤😊🙏🙏❤
Zoomed in way too close and can’t even see the whole pages as you go over them.
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I'd be inclined to use the SSI payment for all daughter items (monthly and long term) and use her own paychecks for herself.
That’s what I was thinking
❤ good evening how are you doing today ❤
Are there any videos of single parent budgets with more than 1 child?
Surprised to see her say she's so strict with her spending when she has $260 cell phone, $900 food for 2 people, personal spending $250, $250 for her daughter, plus $100 allowance, PLUS $150 for the household. That's $1910 that could/should be like $700. That's not even including cutting subscriptions. This is a fine budget for someone who is doing well. She isn't, she's taking out payday loans and is behind on her bills like her HOA fees.
Also, no one who is in the green is taking out payday loans, so I think she isn't sticking to her budget.
I agree on everything you said ! I posted a similar comment a few hours ago and mine got deleted !!😤
she has a lot of WANTS, not NEEDS, she can cancel a lot of those and then be able to pay her car insurance, common sense!!! no one else should be paying for her own car insurance
I should have been more specific about my cell phone bill. It’s 2 phones and 2 iPads. We used to spend a lot of time in the hospital so both phone and iPads were necessary for us!
Food costs can definitely get cut down. I agree w you. That’s why I turned to Kumiko for help. It helps to have someone else look at your budget to see where you are missing.
I could have also gone into more detail about personal spending/money for my daughter, but i just grouped everything together. Shes in sports so those costs also include equipment, lessons, etc. I took the average spending of 3 months and that’s what I submitted. Thank you for the feedback! I’m definitely going to write down tips I’ve gotten from UA-cam and IG.
I’m truly learning! I’m very early on in my budgeting journey so I’m allowing myself grace, because if I don’t I will become even more discouraged!
If I could go back and submit even more specific categories, I would. Medical copays, medications, spectator entrance fees for sports, etc are also included in personal and my daughter’s categories! 🫶🏽
@@meghanflynn690 don’t let the comment above have you discouraged. Or other negative comments.
You got this!
With medical issues there is a lot of ongoing expenses some people may not realize. You taking care of yourself and your daughter is number one priority.
Budgeting is fun for me because I love numbers, but can be overwhelming to some. Baby steps in the Financial world is still progress!! ❤❤
I'm pretty sure that she has Verizon. It's common in that area of Maryland, and the price looks right 😆
Ding ding ding 😂 I swear it’s the only reliable service in Maryland! I have friends on other plans that have terrible service!! It’s also 2 cell phones and 2 iPads.
@@meghanflynn690 Trust me, I feel your pain!
@@meghanflynn690 you kiddo should qualify for one of the Free telephone programs. Here in PA, for folks with disabilites, it's called the Pennsylvania's Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP).
I can't hear the video.
Gym membership might be to cover the kids daycare.
I need help...can u assist me
If she works at a gym, she should ask about getting a free membership for working there.
$900/ month for TWO people????
It would be better to just have one full time job that pays more. A teenage girl with special needs needs her mom around and not gone all the time working. Also why do people buy homes with HOA fees? It makes no sense
1st Just my opinion she should take her X to FAMILY COURT SO THE CHILD SUPPORT COMES EIGHT OUT OF HIS CHECK
2. Take out and alcohol 0
I3All of the Mosi Netflix ect Cancel
She live in an expensive house with an hoa.. red flag #1. Get out of there!!!
I could never live with HOA fees. Seems like a reasonable amount though if she weren’t behind.
It’s a 2 bedroom condo that comes w HOA fees!
@@meghanflynn690 Moving does not make sense with your interest rate. But when you get caught up on the HOA fees definitely start an envelope for that to help stay on track. Even putting 10 a week away for future HOA fees will help. Next home...avoid HOA if you can. :)