Here are some creative ways to save up to $1,000 a month, even if you feel like you've already made all of the obvious cuts.

Creating a monthly budget can feel like herding cats—things go in every direction, and somehow your money disappears before the month ends. But with the right approach (and a solid spreadsheet), you ...

Make your budget work for your real lifestyle—not the one on spreadsheets Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit ...

Retirement budgeting is fundamentally different from budgeting during your working years. Income becomes relatively fixed, ...

Fixed expenses (rent, insurance) remain constant monthly, while variable expenses (groceries, utilities) fluctuate. The 50/30/20 rule allocates 50% for needs, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and ...

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You try to spend your money intentionally. You meal prep on Sundays. You resist the latest iPhone upgrades. And then — bam! — a random $9.99 charge hits your ...