6 Best Articles on Budgeting
The most useful articles on budgeting from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Budgeting Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on budgeting by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- Money is emotional — but personal finance advice rarely accounts for that
- The Art of Kakeibo: This Japanese Budgeting System Could Change Your Financial Life
- How to Use Envelope Budgeting to Increase Your Savings
- 7 Practical Budgeting Tips to Help College Students Save Money
- Here's how much money you should be saving from every paycheck
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How to Use Envelope Budgeting to Increase Your Savings
Having a hard time saving your hard-earned money each month? Maybe it’s time to consider the envelope budgeting method. This money management strategy forces you to accurately budget your expenses …
«We’ve included a Mason Jar Savings Tracker printable below to help you start building your savings in a fun and interactive way.»
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on budgeting—all under 10 minutes.
Money is emotional — but personal finance advice rarely accounts for that
Budgeting tips won’t get you very far if you don’t address the elephant in the room.
Here's how much money you should be saving from every paycheck
The 50-30-20 budgeting rule can help you determine how much of your income should be saved.
7 Practical Budgeting Tips to Help College Students Save Money
Your student ID may be able to help you cut spending with discounts
The skills you should know before moving out on your own
How to budget, make a phone call, and other important life skills you should know.
The Art of Kakeibo: This Japanese Budgeting System Could Change Your Financial Life
Get your spending in line with this innovative way to save money.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Budgeting, including:
Darius Foroux
Author of 7 books. I write about investing, productivity, habits, Stoicism, and more.
Everyday Health
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Vox
Our world, explained.
CNBC
First in business worldwide.
Entrepreneur
Inspiring, informing and celebrating entrepreneurs.
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