HOW TO START BUDGETING | MUST START HERE | JANUARY SPENDING | JORDAN BUDGETS

I get the question all the time, "Jordan what do I need to buy first? Where do I start??" Well, this is the step that sort of answers your question. I say "sort of" because, for step one you don't need to buy anything at all! If you do this step you will have a much better idea on what to buy and how to set up your own budget. Our budget is so personal to us, the needs change and are different for every family. This is how I back tracked and set up my budget using spending in January. This video isn't perfect (I was a little short on time and was in a rush to pick up the boys) but it's a great starting point and will be handy as I track future spending and continue to tweak my budget and my categories.

Happy budgeting! With Love, Jordan



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[pageturningpriestess]

So I just finished watching and this one really hit home for me. I recently realized that I wasn't budgeting enough for groceries. I would get hungry throughout the day and snack-snack-snack instead of meal prep. I also realized that I was overspending on my bus pass. I was spending about $100 or so monthly on a $27 weekly when I could have bought a $78 monthly. It is amazing how those small fees, purchases, etc. ca try to sneak past!

[connieblack]

I'm a pencil and paper planner too. On my calendar on my phone, Jorte I keep track of my bills, spending, paydays, work days, etc then translate it to a monthly spending budget, then biweekly paycheck. It's easier to keep track. I have money going to a different bank from my paycheck to save, besides some cash envelopes. Trying to not use credit cards unless can pay right back.

[gigilina]

I am so thankful for this video! I start budgeting after my separation and you are part of healing process…. I also wrote a book and hopefully 🙏🏻 I can start a new income

[muscmaniac]

I pulled up my last 3 months to get a better idea of how much i was spending for each category. you will easily see what categories to create once you look at what youre spending. Just a suggestion that helped me get started.

[TaraannBudgetsandSelf-Care]

I showed this video in my money management group today. My clients thought it was awesome. Thank you!!

[sharlenescott]

I love your shows I go back an watch more than 1. Very very Helpful

[missboo]

I too am a pen and paper gal. This video has great info for those starting out and those tweaking along the way. So glad you got a breather!

[esme]

I enjoy these longer videos, which it really isn't that long to me. 😅 I think this is a great intro for beginners. I had no idea how to even start my budgeting. I thought I wasn't spending too much, but I still didn't have money left to save. When I did my first tally of all expenses I was horribly shocked at the random stuff I was buying that I didn't really need or ended up not using. 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄 Another thing was the various categories I was trying to stuff with just one paycheck. It took me a solid 3 months to really get my budget in order and prioritize need vs want. As you go along you can change priorities because maybe one month you have 5 bdays to gift for and maybe the next 2 months you have 0. It becomes way easier and less daunting as you go. All of the tips you gave were so helpful. P.s I'm glad you're back! I too am a pen and paper type of gal. I need the 3D visuals 😂

[kimmatura]

Jordan: This is going to be a long video.
Me: Quickly looks at time of video. Laughs and say to myself “20 minutes isn’t long, I just watched a 45 minute video”. 😂😂

[amyfletcher]

You can go by week or every other week depending on when you get paid. I get paid weekly. I budget every week. I leave bill money in the bank and subtract it from what I earned. The leftover money can be divided as you wish. Grocery...gas .. savings ect.

[lisamoser]

I needed to see this since I’m very new to this whole thing. Thank you for sharing. ❤🦄

[EllieandGinger]

I was always a paper and pen girl too but I found myself not actually using my planner because I hated making mistakes or crossing stuff out lol So I went digital a couple of years ago. I'm actually in the process of creating some digital products and a digital planner and budget planner for a new Etsy shop. I need to go back over January and do my expenses. I've gotten off track with things. I think it's a great idea to also have that separate calendar for business expenses. I need to do that myself. That may help for tax time too. Also if you do it for business, go ahead and put down anywhere you went business related on there and figure out the mileage so you can keep up with that for taxes. :)

[GandLBudgetingBesties]

Jordan thank you for sharing I definitely I’m going to do this now because I feel so lost💖💖💖🥰

[lynetteplans]

I had to quit eating red meat, dairy, and gluten. My grocery bill has gone down even though the items I'm buying cost more than their counterparts. I'm a paper and pen gal also. I love both and will always use them. Enjoyed your video.💜🌷

[moneywithjustliving]

Happy Friday, great video. Very informative.

[fatimarazon]

Enjoyed seeing you do this. Would love a checkin later this month.

[rebruc]

Great info for this beginner. Thx&see ya😁

[germainewilliams]

just know I clicked on this video soley because I saw the Frixion have them all..pens. markers, highlighters....the bonus is I'm also trying to get back on track with budgeting and cash stuffing.

[kevinovungal.]

Thanks ma'am ☺️☺️
Your lecture vedio is very understandable.☺️

[singlemombudgets]

I get my support on the third of every month, so I always pay all my bills at once. Except the ones that go through auto pay then I put them in their envelopes until those are ready to pay.