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Sinking Funds, What They Are, and Examples

  • January 29, 2025January 26, 2026
  • by Jessica Whitney

Hey there, friend. Let’s talk about one of the easiest ways to take control of your finances, reduce stress, and create margin in your life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely staying afloat, constantly putting out financial fires, or wondering how you’ll cover the next unexpected expense, I’ve been there. That’s why I want to introduce you to a tool that has been a game-changer for my family: sinking funds.

I’ve been using sinking funds effectively since almost the beginning of our marriage, and let me tell you, they’ve been an absolute lifesaver. If you’ve never heard about sinking funds before, get ready. Your mind is about to be blown, because these are your ticket out of living paycheck to paycheck!

In this post, I’m going to share what sinking funds are, why you need them, and some of the best categories to start with as a beginner. By the end, you’ll feel empowered to take charge of your budget and start building a financial plan that works for you and your family.

Let’s dive in!

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[FREE] Car Savings Tracker Printable PDF

  • January 14, 2025January 29, 2025
  • by Jessica Whitney

If you are in the market for a new car, this car savings tracker printable might be a great tool to help you save more and stay on track! It’s free and you don’t need an email, so grab it below.

This car savings tracker can either be used to save up for a new car or to pay off an existing loan! Stay motivated by visually seeing how much you save.

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House Savings Tracker Printable [FREE PDF]

  • January 13, 2025January 14, 2025
  • by Jessica Whitney

Whether you are saving for a downpayment on a new house or you want to pay off your current house faster to save money on interest in the long run, this cute house savings tracker printable is for you!

Download this printable for free without giving an email, and you can track your savings visually! This house savings tracker printable is so cute with its bricks, and I love the flexibility to decide how much you want each brick to be worth.

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FREE Vacation Savings Tracker Printable [PDF]

  • January 11, 2025January 29, 2025
  • by Jessica Whitney

Sometimes we just need a cute vacation savings tracker to keep us focused on our money saving goals! Do you want to travel the world, take a cruise, or plan a family beach trip?

This simple vacation savings tracker is for you! And the great thing is, I designed this with you in mind and made it totally free!

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4 Simple Storage Ideas for Small Spaces on a…

  • January 10, 2025January 10, 2025
  • by Ashley Taylor

Tidying up and minimalism have become the craze nowadays. It can make all of us take a look at our home and ask, “Does this item bring me joy?” For most of us, the answer is “Yes, or I would not have bought it to begin with.”

If you’ve determined that all the remaining items in your house have made their home and are not leaving, then you likely struggle with knowing how to store them in the most organized fashion. Staying organized is hard on the best of days, from uncluttering your finances to managing toys when you have children, work, or a disability to balance – it can often feel impossible.

While it’s a challenge, getting organized will simplify your life in profound ways — you just have to push through! Look no further for the answers to your problems with limited space.

This article will discuss creative and budget-friendly ways to organize items in a small home!

If you’re just starting your budget or looking for a simple printable, check out this post here. Or if you’re looking for a customizable budget, read here.

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The Best [Excel] Budget Template for Couples to Manage…

  • November 8, 2024September 12, 2025
  • by Jessica Whitney

When my husband and I graduated college over $90K in debt, I felt overwhelmed. How would we manage our income and pay off these debts without getting into more debt? Thankfully, I found budgeting early on and it really helped us in our marriage!

This post has the tips and tricks for couples to manage their household budget in excel using the best excel budget template for couples!

This Google sheets friendly budget template is simply stated THE BEST monthly couple budget template for couples to learn how to get started budgeting, which is what I’ll talk about in this post!

In this post, if you’re not ready to grab the Excel spreadsheet above, I’ll lay out everything you need to include to set-up your own monthly budget template! It doesn’t have to be overwhelming, I’ll give you the step-by-step!

Let’s dive in!

This post was originally posted in 2019 and was updated November 2024.

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[2026] FREE Simple Budget Template Printable PDF

  • October 29, 2024January 23, 2026
  • by Jessica Whitney

This is such a cute budget planner printable! Budgeting can be overwhelming in the beginning. Whether you’re a new stay at home mom trying to make it work on one income or you’re wanting to start a family budget to begin saving for college, a simple budget template is a perfect place to start.

The Simple Budget Template will help you figure out a “napkin” style budget. This beginner budget planner printable covers the basics of a budget to help you answer the question, “Where in the world does all my money go at the end of the month?”

This free blank budget worksheet printable will go a long way in helping you actually stick to a monthly family budget. Grab it now to get started, here’s the link. It is the foundation of a super organized budget binder.

Original Blog Post November 2020. Updated for the current year.

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5 Tips to Enjoy Christmas on a Budget [Free…

  • August 15, 2020December 11, 2024
  • by Jessica Whitney

Here’s a super simple free Christmas Budget printable from my home to yours along with tips to have an affordable yet joyful Christmas.

Make your list, check it twice, and stay on budget with all the things this holiday season! It’s so easy for spending to get out of control if you don’t have a plan, so here’s how to NOT stress about money this Christmas.

No one likes the feeling of paying off Christmas in July (so not cool!) yet, so many people fall victim to the same mistakes every year.

Stay on a budget but still bring plenty of Christmas joy to your home with this free Christmas budget. 

I mean, isn’t it pretty? 😉

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24 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Tight…

  • May 14, 2020August 25, 2025
  • by Jessica Whitney

Living on a tight budget without feeling deprived can be difficult without the right habits in place. By following these easy steps, you can save money even on a low income. The freedom from anxiety that comes with saving money is so worth the work it takes to start saving.

Let’s dive in and start saving!

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14 Ways Real Life Couples Handle Finances Budgeting

14 Ways Real-Life Married Couples Handle Finances and Build…

  • October 8, 2019October 1, 2020
  • by Jessica Whitney

I polled one of my favorite mom groups for their best tips on how to handle finances as a married couple. From dividing and conquering to communication and trust, I combined my favorite responses to give you the most effective ways married couples handle finances!

These are the awesome responses I received! Feel free to add your own at the end!

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