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BBP REAL LIFE BUDGET | Budgeting When You Don’t Make Enough

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It's time for another Real Life Budget. We asked my readers to submit their REAL information. Real spending, real debt, and real savings goals.

I am taking those real-life numbers and showing you how I would organize and budget that information using my Budget By Paycheck® Method.

In this video, I will be showing the real numbers from a reader, Jillian. Jillian and her husband live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Currently, she and her husband do not bring in enough money to cover their expenses.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 About Jillian
02:40 Jillian's Why
03:50 Jillian's Income
04:29 Jillian's Bills
06:00 Jillian's Variable Expenses
06:29 Jillian's Debt
08:50 Income – Expenses
09:46 Bare Bones Budget
15:14 My Recommendations

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I'm the blogger behind https://www.thebudgetmom.com. I have a rambunctious 6-year-old son, live in Washington, and I'm passionate about helping people with money management and personal finance. Let me know what you like to learn more about! Leave me comments and suggestions on my video and let me know!

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Money Diaries | How I budget, spend, save & invest my money | DEC 2025

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If you’re new here, hi! I’m Rose Han, bestselling author of Add A Zero, and my mission is to help you master your money so you can create a life on your terms 💫

A little bit about me…

*11 years ago:* $100K in debt. Really bad with money. Felt completely trapped.
*Today:* First millionaire in my family. I wake up and do what I want, when I want, where I want, how I want.
Life is too damn short to settle.
Sure, you might have to let go of some people (and old versions of yourself) along the way. But don't let anything or anyone stop you from the life that you deserve.
I believe in you ❤️

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How to choose A Perfect Laptop under 20000 , 30000 , 50000 & 70000 Budget

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I Built Best Budget PC For Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 [NEW] 🤩 Live Test

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Recently Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Releaed for PC Gamers. Right Now Available on Steam as well as on Epic Games Today wea re going to Try This on Multiple PC With Different Specs.

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Martin Lewis: How the budget affects the pound in your pocket

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Martin Lewis takes you through the Chancellor Rachel Reeve's 2025 Autumn Budget, focusing on the key personal and consumer finance points that'll impact you.

This includes the amount you can save into your cash ISA each year being cut from £20,000 to £12,000 from April 2027, but only for those under 65; plus government plans to reduce energy bills by £150 from April 2026.

Martin explains that Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds have been frozen until 2031, and the confirmed 4.8% rise to the State Pension.

Martin also talks about the 4.1% rise in the National Minimum Wage to £12.71 per hour for those aged 21 and over (£10.85 per hour to those aged 18 to 20), and the removal of the two-child benefit limit from April 2026.

You will only be able to get the National Insurance benefits on salary sacrifice for pensions of £2,000/yr from 2029.

The Plan 2 student loan repayment threshold has been frozen for a further three years,

The MoneySavingExpert founder also found things not mentioned in the Budget speech, but were in the docs, including a consultation on replacing Lifetime ISAs with a new first-time buyers product, and a letter from the Chancellor to Ofcom asking it to review the rules after O2 hiked its price hikes.

We're updating our story as we get more detail: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/11/martin-lewis-autumn-budget-2025/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=socialu0026utm_campaign=videou0026source=YTORG-VIDEO

00:00 Introduction
00:21 Frozen tax thresholds
00:49 Savings changes
02:30 Energy bill changes
03:43 Salary sacrifice cap
04:18 4.8% State Pension increase
05:10 Two-child benefit cap ending
05:58 Student loan thresholds frozen
06:44 Lifetime ISA consultation
07:43 'Mansion tax'
08:08 O2 price hikes
08:26 EV road tax
08:43 Quick roundup of other changes

How to Sell Digital Products in 2026 (With a $0 Budget)

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The digital products space has changed drastically even from just a couple of years ago. If you're wanting to make money online selling digital products, it's crucial to be in the know about how the market has changed so you can know how to sell digital products online successfully from day one. Digital products have HUGE potential as they are one of the very best passive income ideas out there. So if you've been looking for the best side hustles, online business ideas, or digital products to sell online, you're in the right place. Etsy digital products can be super profitable and the demand only continues to grow. Starting a digital product business could be the best next step for you, friend. Let me help guide you along the way!

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New 65-20-15 RULE for Your BUDGET | Money Rules 2025 | Ankur Warikoo Hindi

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My latest book "Beyond The Syllabus" is written EXCLUSIVELY for teenagers.
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In this video, I introduce the updated 65-20-15 budgeting rule that replaces the 50-30-20 formula for 2025. I break down how to allocate 65% for needs, 20% for wants, and 15% for investments and debt repayment, along with practical steps to audit your expenses and identify where your money actually goes each month.

The video covers essential financial habits including emergency fund creation, proper insurance planning, and investment strategies that can help you build a corpus of ₹20-30 lakhs over time. I also address common budgeting mistakes like lifestyle inflation, peer pressure spending, and improper bonus allocation. By implementing this systematic approach with automated SIPs and disciplined expense tracking, you can transform your financial situation from living paycheck to paycheck to building substantial wealth for your future.

#PersonalFinance #BudgetingTips #warikoo

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Ankur Warikoo is an internet entrepreneur and India's leading career mentor, reaching:

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– Having navigated multiple career pivots (from physicist to consultant to CEO to content creator), he's now dedicated to helping you build an extraordinary career without making the same mistakes he did.

Featured in Fortune Magazine's 40 under 40 List for India, Forbes Top 100 Digital Creators list, and LinkedIn India's Top Voices, he brings real-world insights from his MBA at Indian School of Business, his time as CEO of Groupon India and nearbuy.com, and his journey of building multiple successful ventures.

Hidden costs when buying raw land: what to budget for

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/ALEXANDRAFASULO to get your free sample pack with any purchase.
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Do not let this deter you from buying raw land. I did it and I am alive to tell the tale! However, I would have LOVED a video like this before I went ahead and bought my raw land. I have learned more than I can even explain in the last 2-years and am happy to come on here and explain it to you all.

I do write about all of this weekly on my Substack!

How to avoid picking the wrong town for your homestead: https://houseofgreen.substack.com/p/how-to-avoid-picking-the-wrong-town.

Exactly how much it cost to build out my entire homestead: https://houseofgreen.substack.com/p/exactly-how-much-it-cost-me-to-build.

All of my "unconventional ways to buy land" series articles: https://houseofgreen.substack.com/t/buy-farmland-series.

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CHATPERS
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Driveway installation
05:09 Power source: electric or go off grid
08:20 Septic system installation
09:19 Taxes
10:55 LMNT: stay hydrated
12:29 Drilling a well
14:08 Easements/hidden right-of-ways
17:07 Water rights
17:53 Permits
20:43 Unexpected changes from your town

HOW TO PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE IN 5-10 YEARS (2023 UK) – Become Mortgage free on any budget!

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HOW TO PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE IN 5-10 YEARS (2020 UK) – Become Mortgage free on any budget!

Can you really pay off your mortgage early and within 5 to 10 years on ANY BUDGET? Yes and I can show you how with the maths and facts that allow you to use your money as a way to create more money as an income OR pay off your mortgage completely. This video is not personal financial advice, but more to inspire you with a best case scenario in which you can choose what works for your goals. I hope you enjoy!

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If you enjoy this video, here are some others you might enjoy of a similar investing basics theme:

How to SAVE MONEY FAST (Even on a low income)
https://youtu.be/p0tlzqmv3VM

How much Money I made from Youtube with 500k views –
https://youtu.be/katfonhve0g

😍How to Become A Millionaire at any age
https://youtu.be/o0-dmSyv8x4

The Money Stacks System (that I use to budget and create financial freedom for our family) – https://youtu.be/Dukl-PzJriY

💵How to Open an Investment ISA (Stocks and Shares ISA)
https://youtu.be/XWXL1WALUjQ

Intro to Investing
➡️https://youtu.be/jqIoPZbvyBw
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Sen. PING LACSON on Senators Estrada and Villanueva’s Budget ‘Insertions’: Interview on DZBB

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In an interview on DZBB, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson answers questions on the budget insertions of Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva.

Lacson in ‘Sagasa Mode,’ Waiting for ‘Receipts’ on Flood Control Project Commissions to Senators
https://pinglacson.net/2025/09/19/lacson-in-sagasa-mode-waiting-for-receipts-on-flood-control-project-commissions-to-senators/

Lacson: Massive P457-Million Cash Delivery to DPWH Engineers May Point to Bigger Players in Flood Control Project Mess
https://pinglacson.net/2025/09/19/lacson-massive-p457-million-cash-delivery-to-dpwh-engineers-may-point-to-bigger-players-in-flood-control-project-mess/