Budget With Me | Cash Envelope Stuffing + Cash Envelope Method

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2020
  • Stuff your cash envelopes with me! Today, I am showing you the step-by-step process I go through to stuff my cash envelopes every time I am paid.
    I started using cash envelopes back in 2016, and it was an absolute game-changer for my budget. Cash spending was the missing piece that I needed to make my budget work for me in ways I never imagined. When I started using cash envelopes, magical things began to happen.
    I was able to track my spending more efficiently, I was able to make more significant debt payments, I hit my goal of saving my first $1,000, I successfully saved more money and went on my first all-cash paid vacation back in May of this year, and so much more!
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Komentáře • 336

  • @LindaASJ
    @LindaASJ Před 3 lety +32

    I worked retail for 35 years and watching you turn that money every which way made me crazy, lol

  • @nitaprice5332
    @nitaprice5332 Před 4 lety +80

    I am a visual learner, this was a great video.

  • @karenmarley9096
    @karenmarley9096 Před 4 lety +68

    When I get my money home, I "play bank". Just like the game Monopoly, I make a pile of 100's, 50's, 20's, etc. Then I stuff my envelopes. It makes it easier for me. Great video.

    • @deidramyers
      @deidramyers Před 3 lety

      Oh WOW! Now THIS is an idea I can rock wit! Do you vids on this? Nm Bout 2 watch ur channel

    • @KAAKKK
      @KAAKKK Před 3 lety

      Literally what EVERYONE else does already

    • @xeniamundi7514
      @xeniamundi7514 Před 3 lety

      I play bank too....and pretend to buy Mayfair ;)

    • @michelleadams5609
      @michelleadams5609 Před 3 měsíci

      This is the luxury of pre-inflation. Those were the days.

  • @dianabusby420
    @dianabusby420 Před 4 lety +102

    I always like watching your "how to" videos even though my amounts are much less than yours. I add $5 to each sinking fund every Saturday, but I'm still seeing growth. I get paid every week and this method has saved me from using my credit card on several occasions this year.

    • @nightcorelove2626
      @nightcorelove2626 Před 4 lety +3

      I add only once a month 5€ to most of my envelopes

    • @xeniamundi7514
      @xeniamundi7514 Před 3 lety +7

      Every cent/penny COUNTS! It all adds up.

    • @sandraholmes4262
      @sandraholmes4262 Před 2 lety

      Ditto

    • @sandraholmes4262
      @sandraholmes4262 Před 2 lety +1

      Confused on sinking fung

    • @dianabusby420
      @dianabusby420 Před 2 lety +2

      @@sandraholmes4262 sinking funds are things you want to save for that might put you over your budget if you didn’t save a little each month, like Christmas, birthdays, and vacations. When you set aside a specific amount for each item, you don’t have to come up with a large sum of money all at one time.

  • @michaelespinoza3828
    @michaelespinoza3828 Před 3 lety +14

    This is great, I follow Dave Ramsey and it’s been working great, but all the nitty gritty details to make the baby steps into black and white practical steps takes practice. I have my method down after months and she just presented it clean and organized in 20 min 👍😁 awesome!

  • @alyssahemminger200
    @alyssahemminger200 Před 4 lety +29

    I just have to say this video is a LIFE SAVER!!! I am a new college graduate and am looking to get a head start on my life by budgeting! I have been researching methods the past couple of days but I am seriously sold on this method. It's visual and keeps a hard look at what money you do and don't have! Thank you for helping me!

  • @morgansmith1071
    @morgansmith1071 Před 4 lety +12

    I love that you're planning for next year already, I love watching your videos to a debt-free lifestyle. I wish I learned this even sooner!

  • @Cclaudia228
    @Cclaudia228 Před 4 lety +16

    Yesss I loved seeing the full process. The cash stuffing and coloring in is the best part and I understand why you normally spend it up but it’s so satisfying

  • @pollydolly9723
    @pollydolly9723 Před 4 lety +8

    These videos are so important, thanks Miko!

  • @louslifestyle7878
    @louslifestyle7878 Před 4 lety +7

    You actually inspired me to start my own budgeting journey and I used your videos for research so thank you so much!

  • @heatherjohnson5612
    @heatherjohnson5612 Před 3 lety +3

    My gosh I am SO glad I found you!!! There is hope for me yet!!! Thank you for being so clear!!!!

  • @jeniferj
    @jeniferj Před 4 lety +46

    @13:08 "as you can see, my christmas envelope broke on me, cuz it is 🎶 so full of munnneeey🎶😏 #happymiko
    Side note: I write this because this is a little moment of celebration for how long she has been saving this money for. We all have a moment when we sing when we see us reach a sinking fund goal or see it growing. Please know I am not mocking Mico I think it's great how she's managed her money so she can have a moment of Celebration and knowing she will have Christmas covered financially :-) Hi-5 Miko!😁🖐🤚✊👊🤜🤛👊🖐👍

  • @Carolina-wt6be
    @Carolina-wt6be Před 4 lety +3

    This is Amazing and life changing! Seriously, God bless you.❤️

  • @nataliecaldera020
    @nataliecaldera020 Před 3 lety +1

    If you are consistent, it's exciting to see how much you have saved for your sinking funds. Love your videos! Best wishes and keep at it Kumiko!

  • @jessicawhite3896
    @jessicawhite3896 Před 4 lety +7

    Love the "online shopping" envelope.. great idea!

  • @krystallandrove
    @krystallandrove Před 4 lety +1

    I loved the video! Loved how you broke it down really well. Thank you as always for all of the great content and help with budgeting.

  • @michellemorales401
    @michellemorales401 Před 3 lety +1

    Miko, alrightie.... I'm FINALLY READY!!! lol
    I've been tweaking and perfecting our budget for a few years now and 2020 has really taught me where we WANT our money to go and where it HAS gone! Using ALL the info from my "Where did my Money go worksheets" I now know just how much to pull into our Variable spending, our Sinking funds and also towards our extra debt payments and 2021 Savings challenges. 💙💜💙

  • @lisadavis7055
    @lisadavis7055 Před 2 lety

    I love how organized everything is. I'm all about organization

  • @feliciagrande128
    @feliciagrande128 Před 3 lety +31

    When you realize here in Canada, we don’t have $1 bills, but $1 coins... making it a hell a lot more heavy to do this system😭

    • @xeniamundi7514
      @xeniamundi7514 Před 3 lety +4

      Seriously, this is where you think outside the box. Australia has $1 denoted in coin too. So I do $5.

    • @stephaniethomasson8812
      @stephaniethomasson8812 Před 3 lety

      Make your budget $5 based so you can use bills

    • @feliciagrande128
      @feliciagrande128 Před 2 lety

      @@MarysCashStuffing 😭😭😭

    • @hs2oca
      @hs2oca Před 6 měsíci +1

      I use a cashless system that involves board game money. 😂 Every dollar matches a dollar in the bank. I also create my own challenges and envelopes and budget based on $5 increments.

    • @bennoahdawson5474
      @bennoahdawson5474 Před 4 měsíci

      Slovakia and countries in the Eurozone have coins as well:
      • 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cent coins (1 & 2 cent coins are "eradicated", they're not accepted and evem vending machines reject them),
      • 1 and 2 euro coins,
      • 5, 10, 20, 500, 100, 200 euro bills.
      I keep saving up my coins (except 1 & 2 cents) to condense to at least 5 euro bills, so it's tough 🤣

  • @fashionablebri
    @fashionablebri Před 3 lety

    Wow! This is a game changer. Can't wait to try this method out!

  • @kindredkori2916
    @kindredkori2916 Před 4 lety +2

    This video was exactly what I needed! Answered all my questions 🙌🏼

  • @gladysaviles8610
    @gladysaviles8610 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks. Now I have a clearer picture for stuffing my envelopes. 💜

  • @IvelisseMelendez
    @IvelisseMelendez Před 4 lety

    Love this! Super proud of how far you’ve reached! 🥳👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @opchick0597
    @opchick0597 Před 4 lety +8

    I have your cash breakdown slips...my tellers love them.

  • @ViviansLog
    @ViviansLog Před 4 lety +10

    “Cause it’s so full of money” 😂😂😂😂 ILYSM that cracked me up.

  • @sandralauersdorf6268
    @sandralauersdorf6268 Před 3 lety +3

    The cash teller slips are a brilliant idea!

  • @tammmygraves4317
    @tammmygraves4317 Před 2 lety +2

    I envy your method for saving money and spending!!! My concern is ithe cash envelope system, I hope you keep these cash envelopes in a safe when not in use!!! Fabulous ideas for spending money this way!!

  • @kathystevenson6691
    @kathystevenson6691 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for explaining things so well. It’s hard to follow some videos when parts are skipped. Very informative and easy to relate to.

  • @TammiCubilette
    @TammiCubilette Před 2 lety

    You’re so smart! Kudos to you for taking charge of your finances and not being afraid to track your spending. I’m like an ostrich when it comes to my finances. I’m so afraid to deal with money.

  • @michellemanriquez121
    @michellemanriquez121 Před 3 lety +1

    I am a visual learner too! I love this tutorial very much. 😘

  • @michaelstratton7826
    @michaelstratton7826 Před 2 lety

    You’re so organized-I’m trying to do the same-like your setups-signed up for your class and bought the book! Listen all the time!👍

  • @TonTreyMarc
    @TonTreyMarc Před 2 lety +1

    You give such a clear explanation of the breakdown of envelopes, etc. Me like you..lol. I really enjoy your videos.

  • @budgetfoursuccess
    @budgetfoursuccess Před 18 dny

    I love how simply you put this! Love the video! 🥰💙

  • @tinaturull3793
    @tinaturull3793 Před 3 lety +1

    Budget Mom, I Love your videos, I just ordered your Paycheck binder and can't wait to receive it. I have a son who is Schizophrenic and all my 401 k went to his treatments. I am 63 years old and starting over.

  • @justrollitinglitter
    @justrollitinglitter Před 2 lety +1

    I wish I had found this video when I was starting out as I struggled a lot in the beginning. Great video. I have recently started my own CZcams journey to share my experience with others.

  • @angelahall1643
    @angelahall1643 Před 3 lety +7

    When do you plan on having the budget by paycheck workbook available? I've been wanting it for months. So excited for it!

  • @monitsu_
    @monitsu_ Před 3 lety

    This is a really helpful video. I love it! 😍

  • @kimberarchuleta1689
    @kimberarchuleta1689 Před 4 lety +1

    So glad I found you! Hugs from Montana

  • @SheShenice
    @SheShenice Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! Creating sinking funds for a year in advance is genius. Thanks for such a detailed explanation on everything!

  • @LifeBetweenTheDash
    @LifeBetweenTheDash Před 4 lety

    Great video. That made it clearer for me. Thank you.

  • @mochad2550
    @mochad2550 Před 4 lety +1

    Yay! I needed this!

  • @capriceharris2430
    @capriceharris2430 Před 3 lety

    Yessss lol when you started talking about the denominations very specific detailed

  • @mj482
    @mj482 Před 4 lety +3

    Im currently working on my monthly budget and color coding after seein one of your videos of weekly paychecks. And how to allocate your paychecks to cover other bills for next month. Thank you so much. I can't wait to get back on track with my sinking funds.

    • @SelenaGuzman
      @SelenaGuzman Před 4 lety

      Chaparra J. Which video did you watch for the weekly paychecks

  • @melissa5844
    @melissa5844 Před 3 lety

    I love how you teach us to save but I live day by day because I don't know about tomorrow. I save for my current year.

  • @jennavee7528
    @jennavee7528 Před 3 lety +1

    i wish i could be as organized lol your cash envelope are so cute great video i love how you explained it and showed everything

  • @jascoleman9372
    @jascoleman9372 Před 4 lety +1

    On day 4 of the online class. That expenses I should budget for but don’t omg. I think I emailed you last week and you told me about it. Thanks Miko - Jasmine Coleman

  • @family-peace-love
    @family-peace-love Před 3 lety

    This was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @flovd2581
    @flovd2581 Před 2 lety +1

    Great tips. I use the cash envelope system for my monthly expenses but I don't use it for challenges or savings as I don't feel safe walking around with so much money. I automatically transfer the money on a specific account and I write everything down.

  • @christinaknepp6015
    @christinaknepp6015 Před 4 lety +81

    Maybe Ryen could do a stuffing cash video too with her budget??

  • @alethlumagbasboniol4473

    Great video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @truthspeaksgroup1569
    @truthspeaksgroup1569 Před 3 lety

    This is phenomenal! Thank you!

  • @PMAngst
    @PMAngst Před 3 lety

    That's an amazing demonstration. I love it. New sub here!

  • @pri.sci.lla.
    @pri.sci.lla. Před 4 lety +1

    I am going to start cash envelopes soon! With my side job

  • @sylviahernandez9412
    @sylviahernandez9412 Před 4 lety

    Love it thanks Kumiko! #GOALS

  • @free2flybudgeting
    @free2flybudgeting Před 2 lety

    Your simply the best!

  • @DLM440
    @DLM440 Před 3 lety +2

    I worked in a bank on cash for 15 years. I would have LOVED if even one customer was that organised to hand me cash notes breakdown. Instead they call it out- so irritating! Just hand me the breakdown of denominations you want

  • @SunshineSM877
    @SunshineSM877 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for taking the time to explain so clearly. I am new to cash envelope stuffing and have started clothing and beauty categories because I noticed I over spend in skincare products and underspend in clothing category.

  • @PrincessDiana1256
    @PrincessDiana1256 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful video. Interested in where that yearly tracker sheet came from AND the envelopes. Wonderful.

  • @sethbender2863
    @sethbender2863 Před 3 lety +6

    This was a good video. But I was a little stressed out. I budget but this is a whole other level. Some of these I would just have in savings for like next year birthdays and things but you do you I guess

  • @terryfaith1705
    @terryfaith1705 Před 3 lety

    Oh My God, you are sooo good. How i wish i came across your channel earlier.

  • @tamikajames9206
    @tamikajames9206 Před 4 lety

    Really enjoy your videos:)

  • @deeb1636
    @deeb1636 Před 3 lety +2

    I love your videos, they’re keeping me focused on my debt journey! Where can I get a wallet like this with the envelopes?

  • @fourdayhomestead2839
    @fourdayhomestead2839 Před 3 lety

    I'm glad I found your channel.

  • @TheBudgetingButterfly
    @TheBudgetingButterfly Před 4 lety

    Wow great video. Very informative

  • @deborabuarquefriaspasserin5930

    What would go in the household category? Like cleaning products? Love you and all you already taugh me! Thanks so much ❤️

    • @janiec3915
      @janiec3915 Před 4 lety +1

      That's what I use my household category for: cleaning products, paper towels, aluminum foil, detergents, etc.

  • @heatherklippel1741
    @heatherklippel1741 Před 3 lety

    Oh my goodness. i love this idea. Are there any budgeting apps for mac that you would recommend?

  • @mariettasperry9221
    @mariettasperry9221 Před 4 lety +1

    I really like your desk / office furniture, might you provide a link for it? Most filing cabinet desks are unattractive. Love yours and your office chair!

  • @DaintyDaphne1
    @DaintyDaphne1 Před 3 lety

    New subby here for the new year ! I got to get my budgeting and savings life together 💕

  • @xoxoleahxo
    @xoxoleahxo Před 3 lety

    Great video!!

  • @sergiocaldera8797
    @sergiocaldera8797 Před 4 lety

    Hi !! for the sinking funds evenlopes do you track on the visual worksheet too how that works ? are you making new sinks funds envelopes? i’m tempting to buy this ones you have

  • @wendyk458
    @wendyk458 Před 4 lety +2

    I pay for just about everything with my credit card to get cash rewards, and I always pay it off by the end of the month. I use the cash envelopes and when I make a purchase, I pull out the cash from the corresponding envelope and put it into my online shopping envelope. I then deposit it in my checking account to pay on the card. What expense tracker do I record my transactions on, the Cash Expense Tracker or my Credit Card Tracker?

  • @jennifermomjian3406
    @jennifermomjian3406 Před 4 lety +4

    I love your videos! You’ve helped us so much with budgeting and saving. Are you still going to post the video on your nails?

    • @thebudgetmom
      @thebudgetmom  Před 4 lety +2

      Yes, we will be posting that on Wednesday :-)

  • @dulcegarcia-pd4dq
    @dulcegarcia-pd4dq Před 3 lety

    I need to print those papers and envolopes. Please help me. I tried to do it before, but with you I learned in the best way for my life style.

  • @jackiefoster6846
    @jackiefoster6846 Před 4 lety

    If you was going to pick two planers one being ( bbp ) what would be your other choice?. Thank you.

  • @lisalacroix4780
    @lisalacroix4780 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the Costco and house envelopes. Will you add them to the shop?

  • @sherriarnone-wheat3634
    @sherriarnone-wheat3634 Před 3 lety +1

    Do you carry the whole Filofax wallet with you when you're out, or take only relevant envelopes? I found the envelope system well thought out, and cleaner than what I'm using now. Thank you for this video!

  • @Ben-li6se
    @Ben-li6se Před 3 lety +1

    In watching this June video using cash, does this mean you went back to cash envelops instead of cashless envelops that you started in April? Thanks for your reply.

  • @viry4110
    @viry4110 Před 3 lety

    Do you know when you paycheck budgeting book would be available? I really need it before next year.

  • @kaylapawlik1997
    @kaylapawlik1997 Před 4 lety

    Will you be adding the new house sinking fund envelope for those people that already purchased the envelopes?

  • @elliebabyy417
    @elliebabyy417 Před 4 lety +1

    When will the budget by paycheck workbook be back in stock?

  • @chinny5499
    @chinny5499 Před 3 lety

    On the cash expense tracker where did you get the figure $501 from? On the top line.... highlighted

  • @ellielouise2854
    @ellielouise2854 Před 3 lety

    Hey, would love to know what planner you are using?

  • @Thesolishouse3828
    @Thesolishouse3828 Před 4 lety

    I wish you would have showed us how to document that on your cash expense tracker. Do you put the total you pulled out in cash on the cash expense tracker, or do you only put the amount that is going into your variable expense envelopes?

  • @Stri89
    @Stri89 Před 2 lety

    Hello, how is it budgeted when using the sinking fun, for example for birthdays or Christmas?

  • @Rhaaaaawph
    @Rhaaaaawph Před 4 lety

    Hi kumiko. I bought your printable workbook and planning to book bind it.
    What kind of paper you can suggest i can use ?
    Thank you..

  • @jmgirard7
    @jmgirard7 Před 2 lety +2

    I really need to start doing this with my food, fun, and pet expenses. Although I find for groceries, I spend less when I do mobile pickup vs shopping in store. Easier to track total and not throwing in random "ooh that looks cool" junk. Just started a new job that pays me weekly so great opportunity to get this going. I'm going to start next month so that way I can get familiar with the new income and timing.
    My only issue with the system is that I'd rather put sinking funds in a savings account so I can earn interest. My credit union (BECU) lets me split up the amounts into categories so I can see my goals.

    • @candy2325
      @candy2325 Před 2 lety

      Yup same here. Once I started my new job awhile back I did this system and it works.

    • @jenniferrosenthal7731
      @jenniferrosenthal7731 Před 6 měsíci

      I have separate accounts under my high yield savings. They are the accounts that I don’t touch much (once or twice/yr)
      Other sibling funds stay as cash because I need to access them more often and the interest earned on those would be nominal. I have 10 sub accounts on my high yield account.

  • @rjcmjconnet
    @rjcmjconnet Před 4 lety +2

    More and more places are not wanting cash due to Covid, or they’re wanting exact change because of a coin shortage. What do you suggest in this weird time we are dealing with? Do you suggest getting several different prepaid cards for each category? Is there something else you would suggest?

  • @flairse1124
    @flairse1124 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for this clear video!!
    Can you tell me how to track an expense made with a debit card and reimbursed with the cash envelope. Do you write on your account tracker or your cash tracker? or both?
    Thank you 🥰

    • @thevictoriagoogin
      @thevictoriagoogin Před 4 lety

      You'll track the amount you pull out of the cash envelope. I dont note an even trade on my checking tracker bc it's a wash

  • @rachelannelopez805
    @rachelannelopez805 Před 4 lety +1

    So you just carry the variable envelopes in your wallet and leave the sinking funds envelopes at home? It seems like a good system- just trying to see how that’s better than having it in the bank. Love the colorful products.

  • @absolutemalmaute9592
    @absolutemalmaute9592 Před 4 lety +4

    When you spend do you write what you spent on the envelopes too?

  • @saichapacheco4497
    @saichapacheco4497 Před 4 lety +1

    New sinking funds envelopes.will they be on Tbm shop??

  • @MelissaSeQuoya
    @MelissaSeQuoya Před 3 lety +1

    You can switch out a lot of the little bills for bigger bills to keep the envelopes from breaking 💋

  • @emilycooper5858
    @emilycooper5858 Před 4 lety +5

    Totally random, but I love your pen. I am so picky with my pens, and the one you use looks like one I would use because of the grip.

    • @krystallandrove
      @krystallandrove Před 4 lety +4

      I am so glad I wasn’t the only one lol. I loved it too. I’m a particular person when it comes to pens 🖊 and I just want to get that one :-)

    • @emilycooper5858
      @emilycooper5858 Před 4 lety

      Krystal Landrove Thank goodness I am not the only one!

  • @marielaalonzo-felipe1808
    @marielaalonzo-felipe1808 Před 4 lety +1

    What hole puncher do you use for the cash envelopes ?

  • @chaoscoffeeandcusswords1335

    I love your videos! But my OCD is crazy when you don’t bank face the cash! 🤣 Keep up the good work! ☺️

  • @vickiwatt9366
    @vickiwatt9366 Před 2 lety

    What binder do you have. I love the color. Is it a filofax?

  • @ViviansLog
    @ViviansLog Před 4 lety +3

    What happens if you’ve reached sinking funds for 2021... do you automatically move on to 2022? Like Chris’ bday where you’re almost done for 2021.

  • @luv2cook5
    @luv2cook5 Před 4 lety

    Sorry i got a quick question..when you go to the store for food..do you seperate your items so you can pay for household items from your cash envelope..and use your food envelope for strictly food..??

  • @tahn3001
    @tahn3001 Před rokem

    How can I get that cash envelope breakdown worksheet and paycheck bill tracker journal ?

  • @roxanneschmidt3604
    @roxanneschmidt3604 Před 4 lety

    Does the filofax come with anything such as plastic sleeves