Great video ... my mother always did the envelope system. My parents had a wonderful life and retirement. I was always proud of my mom for how well she did saving for our family. ♡
Keely Bennett In the video, she is stuffing her envelopes after payday. So I'm guessing Alyssa gets her paycheck, analyzes and writes down each amount to put towards an envelope, then calculates how many banknotes she wants of each. She goes to retrieve her direct deposit (or cashes her check) from the bank.
You’ve inspired me to start budgeting! I love watching your videos! I wanted to ask, what dimensions are the envelopes that keep your monthly expenses and sinking funds? Thanks for creating helpful content! ☺️
I like your video for your cash UA-cam video ht was good to watching your UA-cam video for cash net UA-cam video ht was cool 😎 to watching your video from Nikki Thomson xxxx
How wide are your cash envelopes it look like the money will slide inside the cash envelopes perfectly fine without a problem .? I got a few envelopes from the dollar they hardly fit inside the cash envelopes I'm looking for some cash envelopes that the money will fit inside are you planning on selling your cash envelopes I bought some from a UA-camr they were about the same size has the Dollar tree envelopes .I might go target get some clear pencil holders , Good video .
Hey there! I made mine 7.5" wide, I wanted to make sure they were wide enough to fit the cash in easily, and I'm really happy with the width! I will definitely start selling them here in the next couple of weeks, once I am all finished with this semester of school :) I'll be sure to put a link to my Etsy once they're up for sale!
Alyssa Nicole , That is awesome I need to measure my cash envelope the money hardly slide inside the cash envelopes I think your cash envelopes may be the perfect size that I need . Will you be selling the cash envelopes has a package, or separately ? Thank you . :)
I use to have the monthly disneyland but the price of the passes for 3 of us ended up being the price of 3 plane tickets for us to travel internationally, so instead I chose to travel more. But I really want a pass again they just went up so much and the only plan that has the free parking is the $999 one so sad.
I agree, the prices have gotten SO high lately, it is a little ridiculous. My boyfriend's family goes every 1-2 weeks, so I felt like it was a good idea to get one so I can spend more time with them! But I'd prefer to spend it on travel too, absolutely!
So in terms of your bank account how much should you keep in there? Because you are pretty much getting your check in cash and then just putting the cash in the bank when needed..
Yep, basically! I have my emergency fund in my savings account and that's the only significant amount of money in my account other than the 2 times per month I get paid! I usually leave a little buffer of like $20 or so in my account just in case something gets charged to it that I wasn't expecting, to avoid overdraft fees and whatnot but other than that I just put the money back in my account as needed!
Josephine Irene I’m living at home while I go to school and work 😊 my parents don’t ask me to contribute to those things due to the fact that I’m in school.
Right?! I could buy so many things! Luckily I have my tuition pretty much covered with a grant (I THINK) so this money should cover a couple semesters of books and fees and lab supplies and whatnot. I just like to be safe!
Does your bf pay rent? I started writing down things I should start saving money for. I’m a teenager and would like to save more money for the future but I obviously have to put some of it away for my bills. This system is very helpful and has helped me save some money so far but I would love to put them in your envelopes instead of regular ones😀
I will definitely be making some to sell on Etsy once I am done with this semester of school! I will post an update for sure when the envelopes are up on my shop.
daniela ortiz yes I will! I am super busy with my last week of school coming up but after that I will knock out some sets of envelopes and get them up on Etsy!
Love this! I’m going to have to make some for myself! How do you adhere the paper to back of the envelope? I want something that will be easy to peel off when it’s full. Thanks!
Haha! I was just about to say, what a great name! :) I just use double sided sticky tape. It'll definitely rip the lined paper when I take it off, but I won't mind that. I'll probably have to peel the tape off of the envelope too but since it's laminated I don't think it'll damage it at all. I had to take the label off of one of the envelopes and I had used that double sided tape to adhere the label, and there were no problems removing it!
Btw idk why but these videos are so satisfying to me
Great video ... my mother always did the envelope system. My parents had a wonderful life and retirement. I was always proud of my mom for how well she did saving for our family. ♡
How do you come up with the breakdown of the types of dollar bills you have?
Keely Bennett In the video, she is stuffing her envelopes after payday. So I'm guessing Alyssa gets her paycheck, analyzes and writes down each amount to put towards an envelope, then calculates how many banknotes she wants of each. She goes to retrieve her direct deposit (or cashes her check) from the bank.
You’ve inspired me to start budgeting! I love watching your videos! I wanted to ask, what dimensions are the envelopes that keep your monthly expenses and sinking funds?
Thanks for creating helpful content! ☺️
great video! Subscribed last night! Question, where did you purchase the floral tape on your budget list (: so cute!
yes. i like when you lay your money out. helps with my OCD
I like your video for your cash UA-cam video ht was good to watching your UA-cam video for cash net UA-cam video ht was cool 😎 to watching your video from Nikki Thomson xxxx
How wide are your cash envelopes it look like the money will slide inside the cash envelopes perfectly fine without a problem .? I got a few envelopes from the dollar they hardly fit inside the cash envelopes I'm looking for some cash envelopes that the money will fit inside are you planning on selling your cash envelopes I bought some from a UA-camr they were about the same size has the Dollar tree envelopes .I might go target get some clear pencil holders , Good video .
Hey there! I made mine 7.5" wide, I wanted to make sure they were wide enough to fit the cash in easily, and I'm really happy with the width! I will definitely start selling them here in the next couple of weeks, once I am all finished with this semester of school :) I'll be sure to put a link to my Etsy once they're up for sale!
Alyssa Nicole , That is awesome I need to measure my cash envelope the money hardly slide inside the cash envelopes I think your cash envelopes may be the perfect size that I need . Will you be selling the cash envelopes has a package, or separately ? Thank you . :)
I will probably sell them in packs of 6! :) That's the plan at least!
Love your envelopes! Will U be doing another giveaway
Man this makes me excited to start budgeting again idky when I’ll start though I get paid on the 6th maybe I’ll do a trial to see how that gies
Love ur envelopes
Thank you!
I have been considering a movie pass, not quite sure yet.
I absolutely love it, but it's worth researching to see if you're OK with the data mining they do (that's how they stay in business)
I love your envelopes!
Have you made the envelopes yet ? To sell them on Etsy
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Nashlynn Mathias yay thanks !!!
Nashlynn Mathias What’s her Insta
alyssanicolebudgets!!
I use to have the monthly disneyland but the price of the passes for 3 of us ended up being the price of 3 plane tickets for us to travel internationally, so instead I chose to travel more. But I really want a pass again they just went up so much and the only plan that has the free parking is the $999 one so sad.
I agree, the prices have gotten SO high lately, it is a little ridiculous. My boyfriend's family goes every 1-2 weeks, so I felt like it was a good idea to get one so I can spend more time with them! But I'd prefer to spend it on travel too, absolutely!
What are the measurements of those big cash envelopes
I love your videos!!!
So in terms of your bank account how much should you keep in there? Because you are pretty much getting your check in cash and then just putting the cash in the bank when needed..
Yep, basically! I have my emergency fund in my savings account and that's the only significant amount of money in my account other than the 2 times per month I get paid! I usually leave a little buffer of like $20 or so in my account just in case something gets charged to it that I wasn't expecting, to avoid overdraft fees and whatnot but other than that I just put the money back in my account as needed!
Just out of curiosity, how old were you when you started the D.R. cash envelope system?
I believe I was 20? I can remember where I worked when I started but it's hard for me to say exactly how old I was. I am 90% sure I was 20 though 😊
Question? Do you pay rent? No household bills?
Josephine Irene I’m living at home while I go to school and work 😊 my parents don’t ask me to contribute to those things due to the fact that I’m in school.
Happy late birthday!
Like I get it school is super important, but all those pretty hundreds OH MY HEART... woeisme.
Right?! I could buy so many things! Luckily I have my tuition pretty much covered with a grant (I THINK) so this money should cover a couple semesters of books and fees and lab supplies and whatnot. I just like to be safe!
I'm literally in so much debt . I honestly just dont know where to start. It's so much please help 😫💔
Much better lighting and I am able to see categories. Thank you.
Oh good, I'm glad! 😊
Does your bf pay rent? I started writing down things I should start saving money for. I’m a teenager and would like to save more money for the future but I obviously have to put some of it away for my bills. This system is very helpful and has helped me save some money so far but I would love to put them in your envelopes instead of regular ones😀
Yes I do like them 😁
Awesome! I'm glad :)
How can I buy the envelopes?!
Where do I go to order some of your envelopes? Thank you...
I will definitely be making some to sell on Etsy once I am done with this semester of school! I will post an update for sure when the envelopes are up on my shop.
Alyssa Nicole please let us know when they are available.... Love your videos
What job do you have that pays that well? I notice you’re still a college student.
I work for an insurance company! And I leveraged my few years of experience to negotiate a pretty good pay rate and I'm happy with it! 😊
Will you be selling your envelopes at all?
daniela ortiz yes I will! I am super busy with my last week of school coming up but after that I will knock out some sets of envelopes and get them up on Etsy!
Can you make cash envelopes like the one that said ,"monthly expenses" I need one that size the pink one,lol.?
I will definitely be offering the larger sized ones up for sale (probably individually) too!
Alyssa Nicole , I need a larger cash envelopes I can put them away in my safe box ill check in with you . Have a bless night. :-)
I'll make sure to reply to this comment when I have some for sale! You as well, thank you for watching!
Alyssa Nicole , I appreciate it your welcome ma'am. :)
What’s your job?
I think they have something where if you refer three people you get 1 month free...i think
Oooh I'll look into it!
Is this bi weekly, monthly, or weekly?
Samantha Estrada I get paid every 2 weeks 😊
Are you going to sell the envelopes??
Where do you work?
How do I find you on IG?
My instagram name is @alyssanicolebudgets 😊
Movie pass is going down hill now. The new rules suck
Love this! I’m going to have to make some for myself! How do you adhere the paper to back of the envelope? I want something that will be easy to peel off when it’s full. Thanks!
Also - love your name lol!!
Haha! I was just about to say, what a great name! :) I just use double sided sticky tape. It'll definitely rip the lined paper when I take it off, but I won't mind that. I'll probably have to peel the tape off of the envelope too but since it's laminated I don't think it'll damage it at all. I had to take the label off of one of the envelopes and I had used that double sided tape to adhere the label, and there were no problems removing it!
Ah! Great idea. Thanks!!!!