Monday, February 8, 2010

Starting a new budget!


Kyle and I are starting a new budget - so we can pay off school loans! We are trying to cut our spending in half - (yes, this includes getting rid of cable - they are pulling the plug on that today!! Yikes!!))


Anyway, if you guys have any tips for us, that would be awesome. We're trying the "envelope" system - using only a certain amount of cash each month for variable spending. Ex, groceries, entertainment - etc. So far so good...but, it is only the 8th of the month! Good thing February is a short month!! I've been searching for websites with great deals/coupons etc. Of course I'm a fan of http://www.gooddealsandmore.blogspot.com/ - but do you guys know of any more?


I'll keep you updated on our progress! :) Leslie...

4 comments:

L.Ritterbush said...

Good for you! Make sure you check your auto insurance coverage. By either taking off collision or raising your deductible you can save quite a bit. We have one car that's not worth much, so it didn't make much sense to be paying for collision coverage.

Just another way to cut costs:) My class in Kearney is March 1st at CCC!

NTV's Good Life said...

Awesome tip! Thanks so much! I will let Kyle know this one! :)

Lesa said...

They this site. Sometimes they have some good coupons. http://www.freebies4mom.com/
There is also a FB page, which is how I keep up on all the offers!

Lesa said...

They = Try