# budgeting (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover budgeting. Page: Feed: --- ## [America the Unredeemable?](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/08/20/america-the-unredeemable/) _2026-08-20 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ There are good people who believe no one is unredeemable. That everyone has it in him to repent for his evil ways, turn his life around, and become a good, productive, member of society. Maybe even find God in the … Continue reading → ## [How to Feed a Family on $50 This Week: A Practical Grocery Budget Plan](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/feed-a-family-on-50/) _2026-08-18 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ How to Feed a Family on $50 This Week: A Practical Grocery Budget Plan One of the things I love most about home cooked meals is how they bring a family together. There is something pretty special about gathering around the kitchen table, eating something delicious and talking about what happened during the day. Unfortunately, \[…\] ## [Canning for Beginners: How to Get Started Safely and Easily](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/canning-for-beginners/) _2026-08-18 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ Canning for Beginners: How to Get Started Safely and Easily There’s something incredibly satisfying about opening a jar of homemade jam, pickles, peaches, or tomato sauce in the middle of winter and remembering that you preserved it yourself. If you’ve never tried it before, though, canning for beginners can feel a little intimidating. There are \[…\] ## [How to Live Below Your Means: 9 Simple Ways](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/how-to-live-below-your-means/) _2026-08-17 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ How to Live Below Your Means: 9 Simple Ways to Spend Less Than You Earn Living on less than you make is one of the simplest ways to create more breathing room in your finances. And despite what you might think, living below your means doesn’t mean living a boring life or never buying anything \[…\] ## [How to Have a Healthy Money Mindset](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/how-to-have-a-healthy-money-mindset/) _2026-08-16 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ How to Have a Healthy Money Mindset: 7 Simple Ways to Feel Better About Your Finances When I first started paying closer attention to my spending, I didn’t necessarily think I had a problem with money. I was simply curious about where all of it was going. Back in 2008, I decided to try something \[…\] ## [This Is How You Treat ‘Suckers and Losers’](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/this-is-how-you-treat-suckers-and-losers/) _2026-08-16 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ I don’t know why anyone would think a man who’s called members of the military “suckers and losers” should be entrusted with the job of commander-in-chief over that same military. Not just any military, but the best funded, best trained, … Continue reading → ## [Simply Frugal Weekend Deals](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/simply-frugal-weekend-deals/) _2026-08-14 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ Simply Frugal Weekend Deals Looking to save big this week? Simply Frugal Weekend Deals is here to bring you the best discounts and deals across Canada! Whether you’re hunting for home essentials, fashion finds, or something else, I’ve rounded up the best offers to help you stay on budget without sacrificing what you love. From \[…\] ## [7 Good Habits for a Clutter-Free Home](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/habits-for-a-clutter-free-home/) _2026-08-13 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ 7 Good Habits for a Clutter-Free Home A clutter-free home doesn’t happen because you spend an entire weekend decluttering every few months. In my experience, it’s much easier to keep clutter under control when you develop a few simple habits that prevent it from piling up in the first place. The goal isn’t to have \[…\] ## [8 Frugal Household Essentials That Help You Save Money](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/frugal-household-essentials/) _2026-08-12 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ 8 Frugal Household Essentials That Help You Save Money There are some things you’ll find in almost every frugal household. Not because they’re fancy or trendy, but because they help make everyday life a little less expensive. After years of trying to spend less without feeling like I’m constantly sacrificing, I’ve learned that the best \[…\] ## [How to Decorate with Things You Already Have](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/how-to-decorate-with-things-you-already-have/) _2026-08-10 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ How to Decorate with Things You Already Have Want to give your home a fresh new look without spending a fortune? Before you head to the store, try shopping your own home! I find that once February rolls around, or honestly, once I’ve had enough of the dreary winter weather, I start craving a little change. \[…\] ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kxogZ4PSXbFT) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [10 Clever Uses for Lemon Balm](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/10-uses-for-lemon-balm/) _2026-08-10 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ 10 Clever Uses for Lemon Balm If you’ve ever planted lemon balm, you already know that it doesn’t exactly need much encouragement to grow. This fragrant perennial herb can quickly become thick, bushy, and very abundant. The good news? There are plenty of ways to put all those fresh leaves to use. Lemon balm has \[…\] ## [5 New Tiller Features to Keep You on Top of Your Money](https://tiller.com/5-new-tiller-features-to-keep-you-on-top-of-your-money/) _2026-08-09 · Tiller · Tiller_ From your request list: a new mobile view to see your money on the go, plus new ways to keep your data updated and organized. ## [15 Ways to Use Apple Mint](https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/ways-to-use-apple-mint/) _2026-08-07 · Taya | Simply Frugal · Simply Frugal_ 15 Ways to Use Apple Mint If you love growing fresh herbs during the summer, you may already have spearmint, peppermint, or chocolate mint growing in your garden. Mint is incredibly versatile and can be used for everything from refreshing drinks and desserts to simple crafts and homemade household items. But there’s another variety of \[…\] ## [Democrats, It’s Time To Get Your Act Together](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/democrats-its-time-to-get-your-act-together/) _2026-08-06 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed I don’t know which emotion is more powerful right now after Abdul El-Sayed won the Senate Democratic primary in Michigan – his party’s dread or the Republicans’ elation. The Progressive El-Sayed now advances to … Continue reading → ## [Money Diaries](https://www.chi.ac.uk/blogs/money-diaries/) _2026-08-06 · Aaron Inglethorpe · University of Chichester_ The post Money Diaries appeared first on University of Chichester . ## [Aki’s Study Abroad Experience – South Korea](https://www.chi.ac.uk/blogs/akis-study-abroad-experience-south-korea/) _2026-08-04 · Aaron Inglethorpe · University of Chichester_ The post Aki’s Study Abroad Experience – South Korea appeared first on University of Chichester . ## [More Proof Of a Long-Proven Case](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/08/04/more-proof-of-a-long-proven-case-2/) _2026-08-04 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ In light of the Republicans’ shameless attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci, we feel it’s important to remember just what happened when the coronavirus ravaged our country and the world. To that end we’re sharing two previous posts from 2021. Today’s … Continue reading → ## [Say It Every Day: They Killed Us and They Didn’t Care](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/say-it-every-day-they-killed-us-and-they-didnt-care-2/) _2026-08-03 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ In light of the Republicans’ shameless attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci, it’s important to remember just what happened when the coronavirus ravaged our country and the world. To that end we’re sharing two previous posts from 2021. Today’s is “Say … Continue reading → ## [The Elia Manifesto: Israel](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/the-elia-manifesto-israel/) _2026-08-02 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ Twenty-second in a series. This series – The Elia Manifesto (the title aims to be self-depreciating, not aggrandizing) – will look at some of the issues facing our country and sensible ways to address them. Just picture this exercise as … Continue reading → ## [Applying Rebel Finance School in NZ](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/applying-rebel-finance-school-in-nz) _2026-08-02 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ For seven years in a row, I’ve watched the free online money course, Rebel Finance School. For the last couple of years, I’ve joined course creators Alan and Katie Donegan for a Kiwi-specific session. The entire 10-week, self-paced course is the money education you never got. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Thousands have already watched the Kiwi-specific session, but I knew it would be… ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YkGzLd4eM5Ws) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [The Elia Manifesto: Student Loan Debt](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/07/31/the-elia-manifesto-student-loan-debt/) _2026-07-31 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ Twenty-first in a series. This series – The Elia Manifesto (the title aims to be self-depreciating, not aggrandizing) – will look at some of the issues facing our country and sensible ways to address them. Just picture this exercise as … Continue reading → ## [The Elia Manifesto: Unions](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/the-elia-manifesto-unions/) _2026-07-30 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ Twentieth in a series. This series – The Elia Manifesto (the title aims to be self-depreciating, not aggrandizing) – will look at some of the issues facing our country and sensible ways to address them. Just picture this exercise as … Continue reading → ## [The Elia Manifesto: Affordability](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/the-elia-manifesto-affordability/) _2026-07-28 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ Nineteenth in a series. This series – The Elia Manifesto (the title aims to be self-depreciating, not aggrandizing) – will look at some of the issues facing our country and sensible ways to address them. Just picture this exercise as … Continue reading → ## [The Elia Manifesto: Homelessness](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/07/27/the-elia-manifesto-homelessness/) _2026-07-27 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ Eighteenth in a series. This series – The Elia Manifesto (the title aims to be self-depreciating, not aggrandizing) – will look at some of the issues facing our country and sensible ways to address them. Just picture this exercise as … Continue reading → ## [I Found Hundreds of Dollars in Forgotten Subscriptions I Didn’t Know I Was Paying For](https://tiller.com/forgotten-subscriptions/) _2026-07-24 · Jamie Feldman · Tiller_ Be honest. How many times have you gotten an email that says “your subscription has renewed” and then stared at the sender name for a full ten seconds trying to remember what the subscription was actually for? If you’re me, the answer is a lot. The cost is even more. is a lot. The 99-cent \[…\] ## [Will Israel’s Victims Include the Democratic Party?](https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2026/07/23/will-israels-victims-include-the-democratic-party/) _2026-07-23 · Rick Elia · Musings of a Nobody_ The other day on Morning Joe one guest took umbrage with another for using the word “genocide” in characterizing the Israel-Hamas war. An AI Google search defines the term this way: “Genocide is the deliberate, systematic extermination of a national, … Continue reading → ## [What’s New in Tiller (2026): Your Budget Now Updates Itself, on Any Device](https://tiller.com/whats-new-tiller-2026/) _2026-07-22 · Tiller · Tiller_ Your transactions now show when your bank posts them. No button to click, no waiting. You can review and fix them from your phone. And a new layer of AI does the tedious categorizing for you (but always remains completely optional and opt-in) ## [Hurry Up and Wait](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/hurry-up-and-wait) _2026-07-19 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ I've been feeling a little frustrated lately. I'm sitting in my living room, laptop on my lap, gazing out at the snow-capped Old Man Range. Things aren’t going badly, quite the opposite. Our investments have passed $800,000, our emergency fund is full, and Jonny is about to finish his graphic design job for good. We’re CoastFI and tantalisingly close to financial independence, but not quite there… ## [Where Does My Money Go?](https://tiller.com/where-does-my-money-go/) _2026-07-13 · Jamie Feldman · Tiller_ Is it just me, or does money just… disappear the second I leave the house? It feels like I pay a tax just for opening my front door. Even if I don’t remember buying anything, the money is just… gone. The cash is not in the wallet, and the credit card has been swiped. And \[…\] ## [SpaceX IPO? Remember That?](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/spacex-ipo-remember-that) _2026-07-05 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ I know that by now the fuss over the mid June 2026 SpaceX IPO has died down, but that is exactly why I waited a few weeks to write about it. Successful investing is mostly about ignoring the noise, but sometimes that is easier said than done. Now that it's well out of the headlines, and so that you can recognise a storm in a teacup next time one appears, I want to dig into what happens to your ETF… ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tPrA2Qucpnf8) _2026-07-05 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [The Happy Saver Turns 10: Giveaways, Gratitude and Your Wins](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/the-happy-saver-turns-10) _2026-06-21 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ I know your time is important, and over the years I’ve taken up a fair bit of it, ten years in fact! Yes, The Happy Saver is 10 years old. This blog post is packed with gratitude, giveaways, and a celebration of your wins, because you haven’t just read my blog; many of you have changed your lives. I want to say a heartfelt thank you to you for being part of The Happy Saver, and to the Kiwi… ## [What does AI mean for my Tiller spreadsheet?](https://tiller.com/tiller-ai/) _2026-06-12 · Peter Polson · Tiller_ AI is the headline for so many news stories today, and when I talk with Tiller customers, I hear a range of views about it. “AI is helping me with everything else. How can it help me with my money?” “I don’t want to touch AI with a ten-foot pole, so please keep it out \[…\] ## [Tiller’s Strategy with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets](https://tiller.com/tiller-excel-google-sheets/) _2026-06-12 · Peter Polson · Tiller_ Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel walked into a bar.Excel said, “I have 40 years of experience.”Google Sheets said, “That’s great. I’ll share the tab with everyone.” If you love spreadsheets, you probably have a favorite spreadsheet app. For most of the world, that’s Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Our goal isn’t to make fans of \[…\] ## [Ten Years Later: What KiwiSaver Taught Me](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/ten-years-later-what-kiwisaver-taught-me) _2026-06-07 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ Ten years ago, on the 6th of June 2016, I published my very first blog post. It was about KiwiSaver. In that first month, I also wrote about Gold, Credit Cards and Kids and Money. And it's fair to say my thoughts have changed somewhat. I’ve sold our gold, cancelled our credit card, and spent the last ten years ensuring our ‘kid’, who is now a young adult, knows all about how money works. And what… ## [A Budget Is Not a Punishment. It’s a Tool.](https://tiller.com/a-budget-is-not-a-punishment-its-a-tool/) _2026-06-04 · Jamie Feldman · Tiller_ Let me tell you something nobody really talks about. Budgeting is hard. But not in the way you think. It’s not hard because of the math. It’s not hard because of the apps. The apps are (mostly) fine. It’s not hard because budgets are restrictive. In fact, most of the budgets that work are not \[…\] ## [Jonny’s Take: Becoming Debt-Free Changed Everything](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/jonnys-take-becoming-debt-free-changed-everything) _2026-05-24 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ Jonny has been thinking a lot about money, work, health, and what really matters lately. In this story, he shares his honest take on what becoming debt-free has made possible for our family, from paying off the mortgage to stepping back from full-time work and creating more freedom, flexibility, and breathing room in life. He also talks about why couples don’t both need to love spreadsheets or… ## [How to Export Your Discover Transactions to a Spreadsheet](https://tiller.com/export-discover-transactions/) _2026-05-23 · Tiller · Tiller_ Step-by-step guide to downloading your Discover credit card or bank transaction history as a CSV and importing it into Google Sheets or Excel. Plus how to automate Discover tracking going forward. ## [How to Export Your PNC Bank Transactions to a Spreadsheet](https://tiller.com/export-pnc-bank-transactions/) _2026-05-23 · Tiller · Tiller_ Step-by-step guide to downloading your PNC transaction history as a CSV and importing it into Google Sheets or Excel. Plus how to automate PNC tracking going forward. ## [How to Export Your Truist Bank Transactions to a Spreadsheet](https://tiller.com/export-truist-bank-statements/) _2026-05-23 · Tiller · Tiller_ Step-by-step guide to downloading your Truist transaction history as a CSV and importing it into Google Sheets or Excel. Plus how to automate Truist tracking going forward. ## [Our Coast FI Plan: Keep the House, Invest Less](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/our-coast-fi-plan) _2026-05-10 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ After years of prioritising investing, we’ve made a decision that feels both strange and surprisingly freeing: we’re keeping the house, cutting right back on how much we invest, and letting time in the market do more of the work. For a while, downsizing looked like the logical next step. Sell the house, invest the difference, and fast-track our way to full financial independence. But the more we… ## [Which providers offer a Total World Fund in NZ?](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/which-providers-offer-a-total-world-fund-in-nz) _2026-04-26 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ I am writing this blog post because I am constantly asked where you can purchase a Total World ETF from in New Zealand: “Could I use Smart or InvestNow?” “Sharesies, or a sharebroker?” Once you understand that low fees and broad diversification matter, i.e. buying the whole global share market instead of picking stocks or countries, you land in a new kind of confusion… where to buy. This post is… ## [What the Plaid Privacy Settlement Actually Means for People Using Budgeting Apps](https://lucr.io/blog/2026-04-14-plaid-settlement) _2026-04-14 · noreply@lucr.io (Konstantin) · Lucrio Blog_ Plaid agreed to pay $58 million to settle a class action over how it handled financial data. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what was alleged, what was settled, and what it means if you use a budgeting app that connects to your bank. ## [Succession planning: Deciding where your money goes](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/succession-planning-deciding-where-your-money-goes) _2026-04-12 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ For some, the question of leaving a monetary inheritance will crop up at some point. What do you do with your money once you die? When it comes to inheritance, Jonny and I are pragmatic and have a very simple plan: it goes to our daughter, and she can use it however she sees fit. In some ways, we have it easy. She is next in line, so it feels logical that we would leave her our money. But a recent… ## [Buckle up - here we go again!](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/buckle-up-here-we-go-again) _2026-03-29 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ This week, I wanted to go back in time, six years back to March 15, 2020, when the world was in turmoil. Again. At that time, I wanted to address your concerns about the global crises, particularly around COVID. I took the time to write a blog post about it, and today, I’ve summarised the key points and added an update. Because, surprise, surprise, here we go again, folks! ## [AI Agents for SaaS: My Setup with Claude Code and OpenClaw](https://lunchbag.ca/ai-agents-for-saas-my-setup-with-claude-code-and-openclaw/) _2026-03-23 · lunchbag_ Over the last month, I’ve been setting up AI systems to use within Lunch Money. It started with building reusable workflow commands (skills) in Claude Code, and eventually I set up OpenClaw on a separate machine to experiment with running multiple agents autonomously 24/7. Here’s a snapshot of where I’m at with my AI journey, my learnings so far, and what’s next. Note: none… ## [Our Top 8 Revision Tips](https://www.chi.ac.uk/blogs/our-top-8-revision-tips/) _2026-03-19 · Aaron Inglethorpe · University of Chichester_ The post Our Top 8 Revision Tips appeared first on University of Chichester . ## [Someone Call an Ambulance](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/someone-call-an-ambulance) _2026-03-15 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ We’ve had a bit of drama recently, meaning all of our 2026 plans are currently up in the air. Jonny had a serious accident; he fell off the ladder, breaking his arm and fracturing his pelvis in four places. After eight days in hospital, he’s now home resting and beginning what will hopefully be a full recovery. One thing he said to me while in hospital really stuck: “Well, at least money is the… ## [JL Collins Goes Global - And Why That Feels Familiar](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/jl-collins-goes-global-and-why-that-feels-familiar) _2026-03-01 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ The financial clouds parted the day I picked up the 2016 edition of The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins. Instead of picking and choosing individual companies, just buy them all in one tidy package: an ETF or index fund - the simple path to wealth. For years, JL Collins has been known for one beautifully simple idea: Buy VTSAX and chill. VTSAX is an American index fund holding 100% U.S.… ## [What is UCAS Extra? Everything You Need to Know](https://www.chi.ac.uk/blogs/what-is-ucas-extra-everything-you-need-to-know/) _2026-02-27 · Aaron Inglethorpe · University of Chichester_ The post What is UCAS Extra? Everything You Need to Know appeared first on University of Chichester . ## [Explain It To Me FAST!](https://www.thehappysaver.com/blog/explain-it-to-me-fast) _2026-02-15 · Ruth · Blog - The Happy Saver_ If you’ve ever listened to a money podcast, read a finance blog or chatted with that one friend who’s suddenly “really into investing”, you’ve probably heard a whole bunch of money words thrown around. People nod. No one wants to look dumb. And quietly, many think: I should probably understand what that means… So this post is for you. Here are plain-English explanations of the money words that…