How to save money on a low income: realistic tips that add up
Saving is not only for big salaries. Here is how to save money on a low income, starting with small amounts, small expenses and habits that last.
Articles: Budget
All our articles about budgeting: build a realistic budget, follow it through the month and adjust it without feeling deprived.
How to manage your budget during Ramadan without stress
Iftar shopping, invitations, Eid, new clothes for the kids: Ramadan is often the most expensive month of the year. Here is how to prepare for it and stay in control.
How to make a monthly budget in 6 simple steps
From your take-home pay to a plan you can actually follow: a beginner-friendly guide to making a monthly budget, with a full worked example.
Baby budget for the first year: what to plan for and how to save
Diapers, feeding, health, gear and childcare: how to build a realistic baby budget for the first year, with a monthly example and ways to spend less.
The cash envelope system: how to budget with envelopes, step by step
One envelope per spending category, and when it is empty, you stop. Here is how to set up the cash envelope system in an afternoon, with real numbers.
The 50/30/20 budget rule, explained simply
50% for needs, 30% for wants, 20% for savings. A simple rule to organise your salary, with worked examples and the tweaks that make it fit real life.