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Budgeting basics

4 articles on budgeting basics.

Budgeting When You Get Paid Biweekly (Including Those "Extra Paycheck" Months)

Getting paid every two weeks makes monthly budgets misleading. Here's how to budget by paycheck — and what to do with the two "extra" checks a year.

2 min read

Why Budgeting by Payday Beats Budgeting by the Month

Most budgeting apps show a monthly summary. Here's why budgeting by payday answers the question you actually have: will I make it to my next paycheck?

6 min read

What Is a Sinking Fund? How to Save for Big Bills Without the Panic

A sinking fund turns big, irregular bills into small, boring monthly ones. Here's how to set one up — and which expenses deserve their own.

3 min read

How Much Should You Set Aside From Each Paycheck?

A simple method to figure out exactly how much to hold back from every paycheck so no bill ever catches you short — with a worked example.

3 min read
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