How to Create a Zero-Based Budget
Learn how to create a zero-based budget that allocates every dollar of your income to specific expenses, leaving no money unaccounted for.
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The ABCs of Budgeting: A Beginner’s Guide
This beginner’s guide to budgeting covers the essential steps of becoming aware of your financial situation, balancing your income and expenses, and taking control through setting achievable goals.
Deal of the Day
Your guide to maximizing savings with Amazon’s “Today’s Deals,” where you can find discounts on a myriad of items across all categories!
How to Save Money: Secrets to a Fatter Wallet
In this must-read article, we tackle the burning question on everyone’s mind: How to Save Money. From saving on groceries and conserving energy costs at home to budgeting tips and embracing a frugal lifestyle, we’ve got you covered!
Free Printable Coupons (100’s)
Hey there, my savvy students of saving! 🎉 Welcome back to another exciting lesson here at Cheap 101. It’s your go-to guru of frugality, Ima B. Cheap, bringing you yet another secret from the treasure trove of budget-friendly life hacks. Today’s topic is one that’s going to make you jump for joy because it’s like … Read more
Chapter 23: Graduation Day – Your Diploma in Thriftiness 🎓💰
Ta-da! Here we are, my frugal scholars! It’s the grand culmination of your education in economizing, the pinnacle of penny-pinching, the zenith of zero-waste living! 🎉 I couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of you for making it to this point. Give yourselves a pat on the back; you’ve earned it! 🌟 Reflect … Read more
Chapter 22: The Frugal Bucket List – Dream Big, Spend Little 🌈💡
Well, well, well, here we are, my frugal fanatics, at the grand finale of our saving saga! 🎉 I can feel the excitement bubbling up, can’t you? This chapter is all about taking everything we’ve learned and applying it to our BIG dreams! Yep, we’re creating a frugal bucket list that’s as rich in experience … Read more
Chapter 19: Staying on Track – Routine Checks and Adjustments 📊✅
Hey, financial virtuosos! 🎉 So you’ve got your budget, you’ve got your goals, and you’re all set to go. But what happens when life throws a curveball? Or, you know, when you’ve just gone on an unplanned shopping spree (it happens to the best of us). The secret sauce here is routine checks and adjustments. … Read more
Chapter 18: The Ultimate Cheap 101 Toolkit – Resources, Apps, and More 🛠️📱
Hey there, savings superstars! 🌟 As we approach the end of our frugal journey together, it’s only fitting that I equip you with the ultimate toolkit for your ongoing savings saga. We’re talking game-changing books, savvy apps, and delightful downloads that will make your cheap chic life a breeze! Frugal Reads and Audio Treats 📚🎧 … Read more
Chapter 14: Sustainability and Savings – Going Green on a Budget 🌿💵
Hey eco-warriors and thrifty thinkers! 🌍💚 Welcome to the greenest chapter of our frugal adventure. No, we’re not talking about cash—though there’s plenty of that to be saved here. We’re talking about sustainable, eco-friendly living that’s not only good for the planet but also super kind to your wallet. Ready to leaf through this chapter? … Read more