Creating my first budget for 2025

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  • Опубліковано 4 січ 2025

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  • @dianamark649
    @dianamark649 3 дні тому +8

    Girl, same! “I make too much money to be living with credit card debt”, I relate, and we’ll do this together - just gained a new Subscriber 👏👏👏.
    Happy 2025🎉

  • @gallivantingchrissy
    @gallivantingchrissy 4 дні тому +8

    Yay! The numbers are back. Looking forward to paycheck#2 to see what’s covered. I would suggest a sinking fund for household items/toiletries and another for home repairs. I know it’s a new build but you’ll be grateful you started setting money aside, even if you don’t use it. Maybe $50 each? I’m also doing a no buy January and paying off debt so you’re not alone! Happy New Year!

  • @Florencewalter-o4s
    @Florencewalter-o4s 3 дні тому +11

    I implemented a strict budgeting strategy to track expenses and set clear limits, while also focusing on a smart investment approach. In just six months, my investments grew by over $70,000, boosting my savings and financial confidence. This combined strategy has set me on track to achieve my long-term financial goals, and i'm hoping to get to a three million plus this 2025, so help me God🙏

    • @Latonya-r.b
      @Latonya-r.b 3 дні тому

      that’s incredible! What’s the secret behind this strategy? How did you manage to save up so much so quickly?

    • @Florencewalter-o4s
      @Florencewalter-o4s 3 дні тому

      I work with Lorrie Greta Hillard , a financial advisor, was a game changer. She helped me refine my savings strategy, including retirement planning, and provided expert guidance on investments and budgeting to maximize my savings.

    • @Latonya-r.b
      @Latonya-r.b 3 дні тому

      Got it! Thanks for the tip! I was curious, so I looked up Lorrie

    • @Neil-l7v
      @Neil-l7v 3 дні тому

      that's an incredible goal to set 2025👏

  • @evanreddick4045
    @evanreddick4045 День тому

    This is an awesome video. Budgeting is such an essential skill. Cheers to better decisions in the new year 🥂

  • @kurateddesignsbykim
    @kurateddesignsbykim 5 днів тому +13

    Great video. I noticed you have over 10k subscribers. Congratulations!

  • @glorias.2930
    @glorias.2930 5 днів тому +8

    I love these videos and appreciate the transparency!

  • @Underhollyoath2
    @Underhollyoath2 2 дні тому +1

    Love your mindset, can’t wait to watch you hit your goals and cheer you on 💕

  • @FAMOFSIX
    @FAMOFSIX День тому

    So helpful Thankyou happy new year congrats on buying your house 😊

  • @JustOnePageAway
    @JustOnePageAway 5 днів тому +3

    Great video. I’m excited for your newsletter and book club.🎉

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому +1

      Thanks! I’m excited too, especially for the book club! 🤓

  • @Amina.Hufane
    @Amina.Hufane 5 днів тому +3

    New subscriber here! I love your videos! I appreciate your transparency and authenticity! I have created my budget sheet on a Word document last evening. I am doing a low-buy challenge for the first 3 months to pay off my credit card.
    Happy New Year from Canada 🌹

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому +2

      Welcome! I’m glad you’re liking the videos! I’ve never tried budgeting in Word, are you doing a list format?

  • @moneywithjustliving5258
    @moneywithjustliving5258 3 дні тому +1

    New Subscriber here, I just saw your channel in my feed. I am so excited to be following your journey. I love your channel and your content. This hits home, credit cards are killing my budget. Trying to pay them off, seems something always happens and have to use them.

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  3 дні тому

      Welcome to the channel! It is hard to pay them off but as you’re paying them off maybe put a little money towards an emergency savings too. That way when something happens you can use the emergency savings instead of the credit card.

  • @marydawkins2673
    @marydawkins2673 4 дні тому

    Another great video!! I'm happy for you doing your newsletter and book club🎉🎉

  • @LapSwimmer9127
    @LapSwimmer9127 4 дні тому

    Loving your channel and the no buy videos! Wishing you lots of success!!

  • @FreedomNurse
    @FreedomNurse 11 годин тому

    I’m on a no spending for 3 months to pay offer my credit cards. My budget is the same as yours.

  • @tarahpierre-gilles7113
    @tarahpierre-gilles7113 2 дні тому +1

    Hi! How much would you say that you’ve spent to decorate your house? I bought my house in Oct 2023 and held off doing any decorating to pay off my consumer & student loan debt. Now that it’s all gone, I’m hesitant to put money in the house but I think having a reasonable ballpark number to budget would help me get over that mental block.

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  День тому

      Great question! I’m actually not sure but that’ll make a great video. I’ll have to do it in the near future!

  • @sclement20
    @sclement20 5 днів тому

    This was great thanks for sharing, hope to see a check in for 2nd paycheck

  • @katem4043
    @katem4043 14 годин тому

    Thanks for your video. I’m curious if you’re putting away any money into savings?

  • @BudgetwithRose
    @BudgetwithRose 4 дні тому +1

    Hi, new subscriber, Great allocating!

  • @Actavella
    @Actavella День тому

    Book club!!!! I’m in! Is there a way to sign up or an online platform where you are meeting??

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  День тому +1

      Yay! You can join my newsletter (which is in the description box) to get more information on when it’ll happen. But we’ll actually discuss it here on UA-cam!

    • @Actavella
      @Actavella День тому

      @ wonderful! I look forward to it!

  • @cuteeb
    @cuteeb 5 днів тому +1

    Loved the video! I’m also doing a low buy year (pray for me 🙏🏾) and I’m really trying to get a grip on budgeting effectively so your videos and tips are helpful. Also, what Pilates studio are you going to? $100/month for 3 classes a week is a steal. Cheapest I can find is $100/month for 4 classes

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  4 дні тому +1

      You can do it!! 💪🏼
      I go to a small boutique studio. And the price would be $200 a month but I get a discount because I’m a virtual assistant for the studio!

  • @OnlyOneWorthyDaily
    @OnlyOneWorthyDaily 4 дні тому +1

    New sub here! Hey girl heyyy 🙋🏽‍♀️

  • @allison.a
    @allison.a 5 днів тому +1

    Loved the video! Do you have a timeline to pay off your credit card? I’m aiming for May/June for mine

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому +3

      Thank you! I’m aiming for the end of 2025. Let us know when you pay off yours so we can help you celebrate! 🎊

  • @latashaallston8422
    @latashaallston8422 5 днів тому +2

    Do you save as well?

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому +1

      Not currently because I’m paying off the credit card debt. But I already have a funded emergency savings account.

  • @user-dd365
    @user-dd365 4 дні тому

    8:21 🎉 good job! what Pilates classes do you take?

  • @LapSwimmer9127
    @LapSwimmer9127 4 дні тому

    Do you ever take your bi-weekly checks (26 per year) and total those, then divide by 12 to get a monthly total instead of doing a two week budget?

  • @bilingualmami
    @bilingualmami 3 дні тому

    Helloo...👋🏽 Who is the book by? Thank you..🫶🏽

  • @disney.daze.55
    @disney.daze.55 5 днів тому +1

    Do you have any sinking funds? I have several: taxes, a trip, car tires, home repair, etc

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому +2

      I just used my sinking fund for my car insurance so I’ll have to rebuild it!

  • @glorias.2930
    @glorias.2930 5 днів тому

    How did you find the side hustle?

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому

      It’s actually through the Pilates studio I go to! The owner was hiring so I just applied!

  • @Randilynn66
    @Randilynn66 5 днів тому +1

    I'm assuming your next budget has your utilities, your beauty stuff( hair, etc).

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому +4

      I do most of my beauty maintenance myself except for my hair. I get it twisted every 2 months and the next time is in February. Utilities are going to be on the next paycheck!

  • @sarac20790
    @sarac20790 4 дні тому

    what is your job?

  • @Randilynn66
    @Randilynn66 5 днів тому +2

    So your phone bill is twenty five dollars, is that your cell

    • @latashaallston8422
      @latashaallston8422 5 днів тому

      Same question I had

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому

      Yep! It’s for my cell phone, I use Visible. But I’m currently testing out Mint Mobile too because it’s a tab bit cheaper.

    • @Randilynn66
      @Randilynn66 5 днів тому

      @@lifeandnumbers Wow, that is so cheap. How much data do you get?

    • @07ikkin
      @07ikkin 3 дні тому

      I pay $15 with T-Mobile prepaid

    • @bshenc4026
      @bshenc4026 День тому

      @@lifeandnumbersI just switched to visible last week after paying off my phone. It’s working great so far and I’m happy to pay $30 a month for my phone and Apple Watch service

  • @latashaallston8422
    @latashaallston8422 5 днів тому

    You pay into retirement or anything??

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому +4

      I do! I invest in my 401K through my job. It’s taken out before I get my paycheck.

  • @jnettr9859
    @jnettr9859 5 днів тому

    Utilities like electricity, gas, water, garbage ???

    • @jnettr9859
      @jnettr9859 5 днів тому

      And how do you join the book club ?

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  5 днів тому +2

      Utilities are on the next paycheck! Join the newsletter to get updates about the book club but there’s not an actual to join. At the end of January I’ll do a live stream where we can discuss the book.

  • @gallivantingchrissy
    @gallivantingchrissy 4 дні тому

    Yay! The numbers are back. Looking forward to paycheck#2 to see what’s covered. I would suggest a sinking fund for household items/toiletries and another for home repairs. I know it’s a new build but you’ll be grateful you started setting money aside, even if you don’t use it. Maybe $50 each? I’m also doing a no buy January and paying off debt as well so you’re not alone! Happy New Year!

    • @lifeandnumbers
      @lifeandnumbers  4 дні тому

      Yes, the numbers are back! It feels like I need household items too frequently to have a sinking fund for them. But I do have a sinking/emergency fund for my house! Good luck with your no buy challenge!!