My Process Before Cash Stuffing | Cash Envelope Stuffing for Beginners | Zero-Based Budget

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  • @vanessapagan3976
    @vanessapagan3976 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Just found your channel and I'm obsessed. I'm 19 almost 20 and still living with my parents. I just got a full-time job so I figured it would be smart for me to start budgeting as if I was living on my own, this way when I actually am I'll have a lot in savings. Budgeting and saving has always been hard for me because I do have a spending problem and it's hard to keep track of everything. I appreciate how honest you are about also having a spending problem and struggling to know where the money is going and how there's no shame in that, also you're so good at explaining everything and you're digital downloads are so affordable. I've just ordered some affordable starter materials on amazon plus your All-In-One Budgeting System - Digital Download and I'm so excited to start my cash stuffing journey!

  • @mstngsali1
    @mstngsali1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a completely different method but that's ok. 🙂 This is my first real week and so far it feels so empowering walking into Target knowing exactly what I can spend and what I need (meal planning and detailed grocery lists are awesome). Thank you for the inspiration!!! You're the best!

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesss!! Way to go!!!

    • @Aagggyy
      @Aagggyy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@theaestheticdollarI'm doing a cashless method. For two reasons. One, I don't like holding cash at all and don't feel safe with it. Two, live in a rural area with no banks. I'm gonna get spending trackers. Will this method be alright?

  • @TravelingNana63
    @TravelingNana63 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video ever. I didnt know exactly how everyone was getting all their cash stuffing denominations correctly. I kinda knew but you made it so very clear.

  • @zDhappy
    @zDhappy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love how the process is before you actually cash stuff. I am excited for the A5 binders.

  • @musicinmheartnsoul
    @musicinmheartnsoul ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I’m new to your channel and I’m also from MN. i love your video because it’s simple to understand. Thank you for creating great quality content videos!

  • @curvyechronicles
    @curvyechronicles ปีที่แล้ว

    I love so much seeing how everyone chooses to do their breakdowns! Some so similar and some so different. This is great to see how you go about it!

  • @jenniferbaez1725
    @jenniferbaez1725 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was super helpful! I’m new at this and I was just going to get random bills from the bank! 😂 I see that everything is intentional!

  • @alittleofitall_
    @alittleofitall_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Those budget binders 😍 completely agree- my husband and I are a team too 💚 absolutely love to see how we all do it differently! It’s a beautiful thing to see how different our minds work! Girl I do too!! I mess up all. the. time! Loved this! 💚

  • @BlackNBlue10_4
    @BlackNBlue10_4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You explained this sooooooo well!!!!!

  • @theresadavis7604
    @theresadavis7604 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely LOVE your handwriting 😍❤

  • @TheBlessedBudgets.
    @TheBlessedBudgets. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great to see! I love that you show that you are a human too!!! I get paid bi-weekly and this is how I did my first budget/cash stuffing….happy to know I’m on the right path! Thanks, Emily!

    • @SuzanneP-uv8fq
      @SuzanneP-uv8fq ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve been struggling a bit because I use income form the month I’m planning for to plan my budget. Still trying to save up to have a month’s worth of funds available. How long did it take you to save up in order to be able to pay yourself at the beginning of the month from prior month’s earnings?

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is awesome! You’re doing great 🤩

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We didn’t save up, it’s the same as people who get paid once a month, you’re getting paid for the work you already did, I hope that makes sense!

  • @BrandiBHolmes
    @BrandiBHolmes ปีที่แล้ว

    Best realness ever! 😂 Love your videos and look forward to your posts. The aesthetic is everything!

  • @hebudgets
    @hebudgets ปีที่แล้ว

    Great budget breakdown!

  • @bossupbudgets
    @bossupbudgets ปีที่แล้ว

    Great buffering ❤ love the breakdown!

  • @Ms.AprilBudgetsandSaves
    @Ms.AprilBudgetsandSaves ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful info. Thank you.🙏🏽 I’m usually very challenged with how to break down sinking funds.

  • @CasuallyMatthew
    @CasuallyMatthew ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so pretty ! I love how you’re keeping track of everything!

  • @envysenvelopes
    @envysenvelopes ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm still learning. Thanks for sharing. Great vid ✉️✉️💜💜

  • @autumndroplet9776
    @autumndroplet9776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video Emily! Look forward to see your video later today! ♥

  • @sitterfo
    @sitterfo ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there! I was wondering what time your launch will be? I’m always so sad when I try to purchase and everything is sold out! I really want that new budget binder! Lol

  • @TheBudgetGirl
    @TheBudgetGirl ปีที่แล้ว

    I get paid once a month so this is very helpful and informative ❤❤❤

  • @gracefilledfinances
    @gracefilledfinances ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing
    I love seeing your process...❤

  • @mariamartinez7283
    @mariamartinez7283 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing with us on how you do your sinking funds. Do you feel that your money tends to last more or you spend less by stuffing weekly as opposed to stuffing biweekly or even monthly? I do it biweekly but I notice that I am running out of money by the end of the first week. Any suggestions??

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I personally like doing it every week because then I’m thinking about it on a weekly basis and I’m more aware of my spending throughout the week 🖤

  • @placeinnh
    @placeinnh ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m curious about your debt payoff. What is your thought on cash stuffing versus using the extra money to pay off debt faster? Seems like you are making enough income to do both? I have been debating and decided to hold off on sinking funds to throw everything at debt. I’d love to know your thought process. Thanks for all the amazing content!

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are doing both! The reason we cash stuff sinking funds that way we do is because we are both self-employed, and I want to make sure that our family is taken care of if my husband and I both have a lower income month 🖤 I think at the end of the day, you have to do what’s best for you and your family and if that is being gazelle intense about paying off debt, then 100% that’s what you should do! 🥰

  • @miguelbudgets
    @miguelbudgets ปีที่แล้ว

    Very detailed!

  • @beautifull2798
    @beautifull2798 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the binder come with the sheets? I know you say you create them, do you have a video on how if so?

  • @LilRedBudgets
    @LilRedBudgets ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ great explanation 🙌

  • @debbiedavidson4877
    @debbiedavidson4877 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you’re starting out, how are you determining how much to budget for each category? Trial and error?

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว

      I went through my bank statement and looked at how much our bills were and our spending habits and based it off that!

  • @harriettgonzalez1080
    @harriettgonzalez1080 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips

  • @ginamoffett1973
    @ginamoffett1973 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this video, ❤ new subscriber

  • @daniiobregon
    @daniiobregon ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondeing how much do you pay for mortgage if that's okay to ask and how do you incorporate that into your budget? I'm brand new to cash stuffing, this is my fist week and our goal is toward buying a house + organizing/being more incontrol of our spending.

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We pay around $2200 for our mortgage and it’s just a line item in our budget like everything else 🖤
      Cheering you on, you got this!!! 💪🏼

    • @DavidEVogel
      @DavidEVogel ปีที่แล้ว

      Stuffing for fixed expenses is easy. Mortgage/month divided by number of paychecks/month. That is the amount that you should stuff each payday.

  • @cbp97
    @cbp97 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay so silly question. I’m going to start doing this on Friday and I’m completely new to this. Now…I get paid through direct deposit. Am I going to the bank and taking out every cent?

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a cash stuffing for beginners video and I think it will be really helpful for you starting out!
      th-cam.com/video/Q7IYAiq7BeE/w-d-xo.html

    • @cbp97
      @cbp97 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for getting back to me and I will check out that video! Love your videos btw 😊💕

  • @ShannonsBudgets
    @ShannonsBudgets ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful video

  • @SuzanneP-uv8fq
    @SuzanneP-uv8fq ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m struggling a bit. I use funds of the month I’m in to plan my budget. I’m still working to have a month ahead of income saved up. How long did it take you to save up in order to use prior month’s earnings for the next month’s budgeting & expenses? Any tips how to get there?

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s just how we’ve always done it, we’re not a month ahead 🖤 I should have clarified that. It’s basically like how when people get paid, they’re getting paid for the work they’ve already done. It’s the same thing for us, we just pay ourselves once a month because it’s easier to make just one transfer from our business accounts to our joint accounts 🖤

    • @SuzanneP-uv8fq
      @SuzanneP-uv8fq ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh ok I get you. Thanks so much for clarifying. I’ve been working to save a buffer month of pay & finding it so slow going. I think I need a develop a side hustle 😅

  • @jacquelinemendiola29
    @jacquelinemendiola29 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, so i wanted to start cash stuffing im 18 and i had started my first job so far ive worked 2 months and i get paid Biweekly and i get around $480, so in total around $960 for every month except for the months that have 3 fridays such as june i get paid on the 29th so a 3rd time...but anyways i don't pay bills, or phone bills really nothing fixed as i live with my mom and i only pay for food when i go out by myself, i buy my own clothes, and sometimes hygine, and i like to read books so i do buy books every month or every 2 months, i also have a kitty that i want to buy toys for him, and ofc when its someone ik there birthday i want to buy them gifts, but in the end i just want to learn to manage my money and not buy just random stuff every time i go out somewhere im very organized and i do try my best to be mindful and not buy too much such as make-up i wont be buying anymore since i have enough🌸🌸

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! I wish I was this responsible at 18! I’m so proud of you!!! DM me on Instagram!
      If I could go back and talk to my 18 year old self, I’d tell her to do savings challenges and save as much as she can in this season of life 🤍
      And in addition to saving, also cash stuff for fun stuff for yourself 🥰

    • @jacquelinemendiola29
      @jacquelinemendiola29 ปีที่แล้ว

      @The Aesthetic Dollar aah! Thank you! And yes I thought it would be best to start early so once I have to start paying for bills, and even more I could already get used to saving up!😊🌸

  • @bethbeckermeyer1732
    @bethbeckermeyer1732 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @mariahgamesyt
    @mariahgamesyt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what bank do you use? is it okay to just draw all the money out?

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’ve never emptied my accounts to cash stuff 🖤

    • @mariahgamesyt
      @mariahgamesyt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theaestheticdollar oh okay! I’m thinking of starting this! any good bank recommendations

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just use a credit union! Also, you got this!! This entire community is here for you if you have questions 🥰 I have a “how to start cash stuffing” video that might be helpful too!

    • @mariahgamesyt
      @mariahgamesyt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theaestheticdollar Been trying to find a credit union around me that’s good. And how to manage my accounts and such. Might just use capital one and chase, idk. But thank you 🥰

  • @kristinasmith996
    @kristinasmith996 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    vry fun

  • @EmmaNoemi
    @EmmaNoemi ปีที่แล้ว

    Still learning here…so, are sinking funds short term savings or what is planned for the month ?

    • @TheKidchaser
      @TheKidchaser ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They can be short term, or long term. It can be for things such as vehicle maintenance, new car, house repairs, yearly income taxes. Whatever needs you have.

    • @FannyGodMother
      @FannyGodMother ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just as the other person said, you can set them up for whatever your needs are. Some other examples are things like pet costs, clothing, fun money, date night, etc. Whatever expenses you want to plan for! They can be small goals or large ones 😊

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Y’all explained it better than I could have! Thank you!! And thank you for asking Emma 🥰 we’ve all got each others backs! 💪🏼

    • @DavidEVogel
      @DavidEVogel ปีที่แล้ว

      I define "sinking funds" as unknown expenses: Vehicle maintenance. You don’t know when you will need $600 for new tires. Every month put $20 in your vehicle maintenance envelope. You will tally debits, credits and balance.
      So you have $700 cash in your vehicle maintenance envelope. Spend $600 for tires. The balance of your vehicle maintenance envelope just “sunk” to $100.

  • @moesho265
    @moesho265 ปีที่แล้ว

    So if the money for May pays for June that means you’re a month ahead right?

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว

      No, we haven’t saved to be a month ahead yet (we’re currently paying off all debt first). Since we’re self-employed incorporations, that’s how we pay ourselves 🖤
      It’s similar to how anyone is paid (self employed or not) they’re paid after they do the work, hopefully that makes sense 🥰

  • @thebubblystuffer
    @thebubblystuffer ปีที่แล้ว

    😊

  • @csancheezy7
    @csancheezy7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    $200 is your savings challenge, right?!

    • @mslambospyder
      @mslambospyder ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what I gathered too

    • @theaestheticdollar
      @theaestheticdollar  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YES! I figured it out in between filming my process and actual cash stuffing 🤣 you guys are so on top of it!!

  • @jennytrystobudget8564
    @jennytrystobudget8564 ปีที่แล้ว

    🌺🤗

  • @LOGANTorres9281
    @LOGANTorres9281 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the extra 200 came from 11:35 THE 100 envelope challenge…

  • @My2CrazyKiddos
    @My2CrazyKiddos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤍🤍🤍