Are you budgeting or just expense tracking?

Many times we believe we are budgeting but we are actually just expense tracking. In this class we are going to dive into the difference between the two and how to make sure you are actually budgeting. This live class will be at a new time Tuesday at 4:00pm CST

[k-diva]

I needed to hear this today. Great “reality” check! I need to create and be consistent with my money system!

[jlstiles_artist]

Oh my gosh this was such a call out! I didn’t even realize but this is exactly my issue! Thank you - I needed this!!!!

[pcuser]

So excited to have jumped in on this live! After studying so many of Alana's videos these past months I felt better prepared to do this self inventory.

Having a system( whether or not it's working) is the perfect place to start because you can use Alana's tips to make improvements and customize to meet your needs and brain style. 😊

[nataleepink]

I feel judged by this topic because I realized recently that I'm basically just creating budgets and ignoring them but also keeping up with filling out my expense trackers. Then at the end of the month, i dont even close out my budget.😖😬

[hyacinthchanner]

Thank you so much for bringing this topic up. I have recently stopped using my credit cards and have been budgeting for the last 6 months. It has been the best decision that i have made, all i need to do now is increase my income to cover all my expenses and have some fun.
Although i don't use the cash system, i use a pre paid card that is sponsored by mastercard, which i load with cash and i cannot go overdrawn with it. I use it for my everyday spending and i get cashback too.

[scoobydont]

Really needed to hear some harsh truths today, thank you Alaina 😅🙏🙌

[svetlana]

Спасибо вам за такое полезное видео! Смотрела от начала до конца! Я так рада, что нашла ваш канал! Уже очень много видео посмотрела, вдохновилась и уже начинаю применять ваши советы! Жду ваших новых видео! Буду обязательно их смотреть!

[aliciavalcarce]

HI Alaina, I'm watching this on 12/28. I'm in SoCal. I really learned a lot from watching your organizer videos.

[katebaker]

From Fredericksburg VA hi you all I love Alaina and I need this because I feel like I am
Missing some steps I purchased my second consecutive budget planner and have cut so much out of my budget but also met savings and debt payoff goals with this planner and of course your advice -
I am listening - my daughter is chronically I’ll and just had a picc line placed she has a port as well I am a tired mom but I’ll prob watch this more than

[KishorVR]

I find budgeting very restrictive, but expense tracking very educational. I learned a lot about me. Your thoughts please.

[annjeanettabooker]

I love your content on all level! Much Love!

[dapebcool]

I spend one year expense tracking and doing some kind of "budget" before Starring budgetting. During this year i was able to identify those want catégorie misc where i was unable to control my self. I Biggest issue with budgetting is my Tendencies to over budget and not revising the amount. I am afraid if i change it i Will go over.

[wandawashington]

Catching the replay. #Q - Percentages drive me crazy. How can I get comfortable with them.

[desertlove]

This was so good. Thanks from Palm Springs, CA

[nicolepurvis]

Great Topic !!! Always thanks for sharing 😊

[kimwonnacott]

I'm watching the replay from PEI Canada

[ritaevans]

Hello, I'm from Lexington, KY. I haven't really budget or expense tracking like I should just started to expense tracking I know I don't make enough money to pay all my bills and i do have a side hustle but I'm trying to figure out when I make sales how much i should take out to help with my bills. Should I take 60% and the rest go back in my business or what If you have any suggestions Do you have a budget video I really have try to do a paycheck budget Thank you for sharing

[crystallee-tyson]

Hello. Do you have a excel spreadsheet that you can recommend?

[jasminewilliams]

Can you go deeper into budget/tracking with an income that fluctuates me and my husband are restaurant servers and we make money every day we go into work and so we have to really watch our money every day just like you explained how your income fluctuates the way you and your husband make money. We also have side businesses he is a personal trainer and I am selling products online. It just seems like most systems out there are meant for people that have a fixed income which is very frustrating when we’re trying to be on top of our finances. Because we receive income multiple times there’s usually not enough slots to write it down in systems that I’ve used in the past. I purchased your Tom 90 planner and looking at the money part I’m just kind of confused on where to even start on this plan or I’ll look at some of your older videos but I just need a step-by-step process pretty please. #Q

[Sunny-bq]

See I like that wallet, but I just brought one just to use . Not in the budget. 😂🤣 but I like the way its made.