Mark Butler

Changing the way you manage money can be tricky. Learn how to overcome the top 3 personal budgeting challenges that may be holding you back.

"Can I afford it?' is a common question to ask, but these four questions do a better job at finding out if a purchase aligns with your goals.

How long will a set of temporary blinds last? Answer: At least six years. Here's why I'm keeping my temporary blinds for as long as possible.

My friend started a budget. His situation isn't easy, but during this struggle, it’s crucial that he keep his financial truth in front of him.

We’d reach our goals more quickly and with less stress by making some simple (not necessarily easy) structural changes to our lives.

Yesterday I spent time reading through YNAB users’ journals in the forum (worth the time, by the way). The journals are a mixed bag.

When it comes to paying off debt, every little bit helps. Here are four changes I made to my budget that helped me save $100.

Kate and I have a young family member who’s considering her next major steps in life. Over dinner on Saturday night I told Kate about my plans to sit this family member down and lecture her at great length about how to not commit the financial felonies that pockmark my adulthood.

As you budget, check to see if you have any of these weak spots that might threaten your savings momentum.

Manage your budget with care, separate your business budget from your personal budget, and go into hard-core sales mode to build a business pipeline.

Memo hashtags let me keep all the expenses in their proper category instead of lumping them all into a “vacation” category.

Let’s talk about funding our children’s education. The other day I said I’ll be putting college savings for my kids on the back burner, prioritizing debt elimination and retirement savings instead. Commenters split their feelings pretty evenly.