August 17th, 2007 
NCN
I use the Envelope System to manage my cash. The idea behind the envelope system is pretty simple. By distributing you cash into manageable budget categories, you can control spending, manage receipts, and fine-tune your budget. I thought that it would be interesting to create a video tutorial, explaining the basics of my envelope system. (Please note: I use actually envelopes to manage my cash, but you could use any method for dividing your cash into manageable amounts.) You will have to click the arrow to start the video… and you might have to hit the small volume bar at the bottom to get the audio to play. I did not set this video to “auto-play” because I hate going to sites that set their videos to “auto-play”.
Leave a comment and let me know what you think about the video.
(My Dad watched it and said… “Looks like the opening to Napoleon Dynamite”. )
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[...] expenses. No need to track expenses with cash — you can see you only have a little left. Try the envelope system for cash: Put designated amounts of cash into separate envelopes for groceries, gas and other [...]
[...] No need to track expenses with cash — you can see you only have a little left. Try the envelope system for cash: Put designated amounts of cash into separate envelopes for groceries, gas and other [...]
While I’m paying my bill, my supermarket sometimes gives me coupons to use the next time I’m in the store. If I can use one or more of the coupons (wisely), I keep them in the Money envelope until I’m ready to redeem them. Two uses for one Money envelope! (So I can see what’s inside, I use recycled window envelopes which I’ve received in the mail and turned inside out and reglued.)
[...] is a web-based version of the envelope budgeting system. It automatically connects with most banks and offers a free billpay service. [...]
Thank you very much!
Loved the video!
Straight forward and to the point.
Good job!
Much appreciated,
Ruby
Great .. Simple and very easy to put in practice
[...] No need to track expenses with cash — you can see you only have a little left. Try the envelope system for cash: Put designated amounts of cash into separate envelopes for groceries, gas and other [...]