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178 | Step by Step Tutorial on Creating a December Budget: So You Can Start 2024 Right

178 | Step by Step Tutorial on Creating a December Budget: So You Can Start 2024 Right

Episode 175 Published 2 years, 5 months ago
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Get ready to tackle your December budget with us! In this episode, we chat about how easy it is to slip up with our budgets, especially as the year winds down. We'll walk you through the ins and outs of setting up a solid December budget. From peeking back at November's oops moments to planning for the holiday splurge, we've got you covered. Plus, we've got a super handy one-page budget template just for you!


What We Talk About:

1. Oops, November Happened! – We all trip up sometimes, right? We look at why some budgets just didn't stick in November and how to bounce back for a better December.

2. Taking a Quick Look Back – Why it's crucial to peek at last month's spending (even if it hurts a bit) to make wiser choices ahead.

3. December Budgeting 101 – Step-by-step guidance on crafting your December budget before the month kicks off. Avoid the financial scramble and get ahead of the game!

4. Your Budgeting Lifeline – Dive into our easy-peasy one-page budget template available at budgetbesties.com/budgettemplate. Budgeting made simple and stress-free!

5. Income & Expenses Shuffle – How to tweak your budget to reflect December's unique income changes and unexpected expenses.

6. Holiday Spending and Saving Tips – Navigate through Christmas expenses, travel costs, and even saving for upcoming fun in the sun next spring break.

7. Goal Setting for December – Let's set some achievable, budget-friendly goals for this festive month. Whether it's cutting back on debt or saving for something special, we've got strategies to share.

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#### Timestamps:

- [00:00:30] – Diving into December budgeting

- [00:02:15] – Reflecting on November's budget blunders

- [00:04:00] – Crafting your December budget step by step

- [00:06:20] – Shoutout to our one-page budget template

- [00:08:10] – Adjusting for December's financial quirks

- [00:10:45] – Smart tips for holiday spending

- [00:13:30] – Setting up December goals


#### Wrapping Up:

Remember, a budget mishap isn't the end of the world. Each new month, like December, is a fresh chance to get your finances in tune. With a little planning and our trusty budgeting tips, you're all set to end the year on a high note!


Connect With Us: 

1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 


2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 


3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 


4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎

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