Technology is amazing. Our world is one where you can get almost anything that you want by a simple swipe, tap or click. Information is readily available, communication is instantaneous, and transactions are smooth. From a life-size cutout of Danny DeVito to a last-minute dog walker for Groucho Barks when you’re working overtime, you can get just about anything quickly and with very little effort.
And for many, that convenience comes at a cost—like waking up to find Danny DeVito propped up in your living room, and realizing that purchase wasn’t It’s not an emergency.
Debit cards and credit cards are the most common payment methods today. This makes it easy for us to make impulse purchases or overspend. Today, managing money is often done without much thought or planning. This makes it difficult to match your spending with your goals.
A cash envelope system, also known as envelope budgeting or cash stuffing, is a budgeting method using cash and envelopes that encourages you to create a plan for your money by assigning it to specific spending categories. Envelope Budgeting can bring awareness to your financial habits and spending habits.
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