BBP Real Life Budget | Tight Budget + Income + Budget Tips

[@comegetthiscommentary]

I don't comment often but I love these!! I agree with the the person who suggested a "Where Are They Now" budget life update.

[@melanieshipley3133]

I would love to see follow up videos on these featured followers lives! Where are they with their goals 6 months later?

[@melanierhine593]

This is a great idea - like a "where are they now" episode.

[@ayannafraleymoore5265]

Melanie Shipley ME TOO!

[@SADEONTHERUN]

Great idea!!

[@LaToyaPlansLife]

Would love to see that

[@kasarustica4005]

👌🏼

[@ms.hazeleyesrdgz113]

This was an awesome lower income budgeting video. A lot of ppl don’t make lots of money and I think watching those with larger incomes can be discouraging to them. They may feel like they need to make a lot of money to start budgeting and payoff debt or just may not see a way out. This was me a few years ago. But then I found you and started my journey. Thank you! More of these please!

[@jennifershaw9323]

I agree Ms. Hazeleyes Rdgz! I am doing so much better since I found The Budget Mom!!! Thank you Miko :)

[@Budgetforsuccess]

This was me very recently so I can totally relate. I just paid off all delinquent payday loans 2 months ago and my 2 collections last week. Also 6 credit cards paid off and an installment loan. Finishing the second installment loan this month and 6 credit cards left. Slowly but surely I’m making a dent in my debt. 😊 Love your channel and I’m happy you show multiple types of budgets.

[@pairakat]

That is amazing progress and inspires me even further!

[@gorvernall]

very interesting 😊

[@ChrisRampersad]

I love seeing these real life budgets. Its all about choices and sometimes we don't always make the best one but then how to fix that, like paying the delinquent balances, chip away at a credit card at a time, and keep in mind the saving goals, even 43 feels nice when its been zero.

[@bruce5895]

Tip # for saving your money, start shopping at dollar stores, thirft stores, discount grocery stores and garage sales to put more back into your pockets.

[@luv2cook5]

PLEASE PLEASE do more video's like this..alot of people make around 1,100 or so twice a month..these videos help alot. 💕

[@nancynewman6592]

I loved the 2 month layout in more than 2 colours, it was a 'moment' for me, of another level of organizing the bills :) Especially when you are feeling short !!

[@pollydolly9723]

I know that as soon as one debt is gone, a small emergency fund started, that any 'eliminates' from the budget will seem worth it! I wish this reader well, and am confident that she can do it with the realistic budget you have set for her.

[@brigutierrez5249]

This real life budget is so nice to see. Its hard to visualize what I can do to budget when all I see is people making at least twice what I make or more paying off huge amounts of debt or even couples budgeting for families.

[@lynncyclopedia22]

Thanks for the detailed breakdown! I can't believe the interest rate on her car payment. SMH sometimes it really does seem like the system is designed for some people to fail. Good for you for helping people make sense of this!

[@rhiannawashington8682]

What you said about getting really excited for something is hard when you have something delinquent!! Struggling with that right now.

[@emelymoreno5253]

I’m so blessed to finally follow someone that will help me with knowledge to become a better and financially stable mom! 💕

[@walkingexercise5375]

Thanks for this Real Life Budget series! Would love more videos like this because most budget KZbinrs are couples, so it is nice to see single budgets!

[@gorvernall]

Great perspective budget😊

[@HolisticMoney]

It is so great to see you actively helping your community on such a personal level! While there are a lot of really great finance tips out there, these videos are a prime example of why there is no "one size fits all" for someone's financial situation. Keep up the amazing work!

[@brendaabell]

Thanks for the reminder that a paycheck doesn’t have to pay the bills that are due around the same date. This might be what I needed to make my budgets work better :)

[@thatgirly823]

She could also move the budget for “Allowance” down to $15 for the time being if the “Roblox” is more important to her daughter than the additional $5.

[@NaomiEvolved]

I was saying the same thing

[@TonTreyMarc]

Absolutely! If her daughter wants it she needs to budget her allowance for it.

[@Theothersideofwatashi]

I love this video. You should make more videos like this in this same situation.and ones for investing.

[@abigailsoto9600]

This boils down to living outside your means.... low income + luxury subscriptions and fancy items (phone upgrade, tablet, high car payment) = recipe for disaster. It’s okay to not being able to afford iPhone or Iwatch, AirPods, iPads...none of these are worth going into debt and stressing over (take it from someone who has already been through the process of changing my financial outlook, there is light at the end of the tunnel!)

[@TMcocoa]

My car payment is high and I’m low income. I didn’t have really any credit and my previous car went out with no warning. Sometimes it can’t be avoided. I would’ve been happy with a 3,000 car

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

Agree. That car payment, beauty budget, wax subscription and credit cards are killing her. If the boyfriend moves out and she has to pay ALL the groceries etc she will be in even more trouble.

[@deniselittle5558]

@@TMcocoa That is what is great about learning what Miko has to teach us. Next time you will have a choice if you plan for it in your budget.

[@candy2325]

Such a great video! I totally understand about having too many luxuries in budgeting and to cut back. I woke up this morning completely feeling nauseated about my $222.27 gym training session I’ve been doing and going to cancel it. I rather workout at home instead of paying that shit every three weeks. It’s absolutely draining!

[@PlaninProgress]

I love this series - it’s so interesting to see your method work for so many people and situations.

[@deniselittle5558]

It's amazing how you can take a persons numbers even when they are so over extended as this person is and almost magically find money for them to start saving and paying down debt. I wish I'd learned this stuff years ago, but at least I'm learning now and putting it into practice. My finances look so different than the last 30 years.

[@strangergranger10]

Hello, I have a request please make a video with an actual breakdown of monthly budgeting with only $1,300 budget. This is mostly a salary of a minimum wager. Thank you very much.

[@latashahunt1413]

This is AMAZING. How does one submit their budget for your review?

[@MelissaGGGG]

This video was so reassuring. Summarizing her situation in the beginning had me feeling nervous and hopeless for her and then you turned it around and made everything seem so easy and possible. Great content!

[@chelseawhaling1205]

That Verizon bill is crazy high!

[@simplyrissa1]

I love watching these videos!! I like being able to see how other people's budgets are able to be done and what their budgets look like. I have learned a lot with these videos and there are plenty of things that I could take away from these

[@gigilopez5162]

This video really got my attention. Loved it Miko! 🙌🏼💯

[@cheriewilliams2010]

I love this. More! More!! Light bulbs going off in my head. But I will say my hubby and I are going off a 3200 every 2 weeks. I am trying to pay off debt but have a lot more to go.

[@lnel5829]

Please let the reader know that she can negotiate her charged off debt. She can pay .25 cents on the dollar for those. I love there real life budgets, Miko. They are REAL!! We all struggle and these allow us to see how easy it is to manage our finances.

[@Lovelyone1]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@melanierhine593]

25 to 30 percent for those delinquent debts is very realistic. She can probably take care of all 3 delinquencies for the $315.

[@Sunnyday069]

This is sooo helpful!! I just started this week writing it all out, got my envelopes! this really changed my perspective and opened my eyes! Thank you thank you!

[@jenniferwang3489]

This makes so much sense. I am using my last paycheck of the month as my 1st check of the next month, because I have lot of bills the first week fo the month, and I need things to visually make sense. I was out of work for a while this year and found the perfect job that covers my bills, but not much else. After I get some debts paid off at the beginning of October, I will have extra $ that we will put towards our credit card debt.

[@lucyben9173]

go invest with the company that she always talk about you will make more profits

[@donnabuckner2689]

It has to make a big difference to have someone take an objective look and give constructive feed back. I'm with Melanie Shipley, I'd like to see you follow up videos.

[@j_bubblez279]

These are so helpful as someone who is just starting out learning about budgeting and how to fix budget issues

[@Sew_Country]

Thanks for another great video! These are so motivating and help keep me on track with my own journey!

[@Jaaked]

This is therapeutic somehow! So glad I found you a few years ago! God bless you

[@mrs.mcginnis2987]

This was great and very helpful. Thanks to Arly for opening up her budget to us also.

[@annabrown7060]

She can call the creditors for delinquent debts and settle with them for less than the amount listed. Get it in writing and then settle for less to knock those out faster

[@TanyaScorpio]

Totally agree and tell them this is what i have cause her debt is already impossible once they go way. She needs a different car cause she cannot afford that car.

[@mariacastillo3090]

You're quite right about not feeling motivation to move on with delinquent accounts, especially.

[@jenniferconstant875]

Please try a student friendly budget for those of us trying to save while having a social life and having school expenses with a lower paying job!

[@mksugerman1500]

This video made me feel really anxious because I felt this woman’s desperation. She’s living so close to the edge and in these days of Covid so many of us are so close to being her. I am an essential worker but my husband is not. We have savings but 3 months goes by so fast and it’s not over yet. Who else is out there in the same position?

[@mmaitin992]

Yaaaaas!! Love this video!! Can we get more info/suggestions on how to link which paychecks to which bills? I hope this question makes sense 😬

[@kristinarichardson7415]

How do I get my budget reviewed and suggestions from Miko?

[@gingermacphee7805]

I would go to straight talk with the phone i pay 30 a month and my phone does everything the apple phones do

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

I have Straight Talk and love it. I use it with an old iPhone.

[@Dagmarosk]

Hi I'm new here and I just bought your 2020 monthly saving games and I'm going to buy your work book when it's available. Your videos have helped my realize that I have no idea where my money goes. I started my first budget and it's flawed but I started and I'm going to keep at it. Thank you from Iceland.

[@gorvernall]

I’ve been using her advice for two weeks very interesting results on my part 😊

[@KnitMomof3]

This is very helpful. I wonder why you didn't recommend she cancel the cat litter subscription since you can buy cat litter at Target or Walmart for $20/month or less?

[@teresadugan7380]

Same question I had.

[@suchafnldy2]

Maybe she’s like me and ends up buying a bunch of stuff she doesn’t need when she goes to a store. I have impulse control issues obviously 😂

[@Authenticallyapril_]

It’s special cat litter. You can’t buy it in store.

[@CalliopeFlowerFarm]

Came here to say this! It would be way better to cancel Pretty Litter and keep another entertainment for her or her daughter.

[@SADEONTHERUN]

I’d like to know how she should save for her car payments once she depletes that savings account. I have a car savings account too, but I budget to add to it every month.

[@marymeyer6578]

Great video. I agree with so many others. Please do follow up on this budget. The income is very relatable as well as the expenses. So enjoy watching your videos. Learned so much. Helped me so much.

[@josierocco9326]

You could have been doing my budget. You just gave me so much HOPE! Thank you!!

[@lucyben9173]

go invest with the company that she always talk about you will make more profits

[@sjlmorgan]

This is an excellent concept video. I 💖 that you are using real life information. I have been putting off creating my own but this is eye opening and I plan on working on my own for real today. I needed to see this today. Thank you for doing it this way!

[@phunt1769]

This is wonderful. I wish your readers would stop critiquing others choice. Just give recommendation in a friendly way. We don't know the whole story and her choices.

[@honeyimhome9341]

A motivating video and looking at your nails make my day! thank you dear 😍

[@jodystrnad]

Such a good video! I found too that when you start it is a bit rough but if you stick with it it does get easier! Thanks, Miko for spotlighting this real-life budget!

[@helennelson1369]

Thank you for this video. This is exactly what I needed.

[@michellehoang576]

Thank you for the informative video. Since watching your videos, I have been able to budget based on reprioritizing my expenses, savings and paying off debt.

[@jttdx2669]

This was a great video!! Could you try to do a video of a single person or even a college student?

[@SliceofLiz]

Hey I make videos showing you how to budget for one :) just released my August budget video that would help in your position

[@debrateter6098]

Another awesome & helpful video - Seriously LOL when kitty came to sit in on your video, like I’m here mom, let’s do this! 🤣😂

[@soniaa.4675]

I would love to see one with both biweekly and weekly pay. I get paid biweekly but my husband gets paid weekly and so I’ve tried to budget but it’s a little hard because I’ll pay the big bills that fall on my payday and he’ll pay the random small bills and I’ll assume we’ll have some extra money and when the time comes it doesn’t work out I’ve been watching your videos idk if you already posted one like that if you haven’t pleaseee make one ☺️☺️

[@Honesttalks287]

Hello, I really think this is very nice of you to do this for free,it really shows folks how to get a hand of this. Oh the bloopers at the end with the animals were so funny. Lol. God bless you young lady. 👍🏻😀

[@phoebusia1186]

Kumiko, Your dog and cat want make a budget plan... Party = 50 $... Food = 100 $... Have fun = 0 $🦊🦊😹😹🧐🐶🐶... I love it.. Thanks for this interesting review.... I will show more time because I'm always beginner with budget... This is very hard for me... I ordered your budget planner... I checked with other methods... But they are not as detailed... The instruction are missing, we must try alone.. The example you gave is constructive....Thanks a lot... Have a nice week-end.. Best regards of Paris 🤸‍♂️🌞👈

[@paulashealthyliving]

I love your videos. My husband just retired and I'm considering doing so next year. I use this same method for our budget.(We have just stopped savings as we will be dipping into them next year) We have kept track of income and expenses for over 30 years. When we started, we had student loans that were mind boggling and we were getting further into debt each month as my husband was still in university. We've been able to purchase a house and help our children through university. We even taken our kids, and partners, on vacations, and took my mother to Greece. All with cash! If I can ask a personal question: Is that your kitchen? It's stunning.

[@lifeinthemo2372]

OMG LOVE love the video. TY for your step by step. I sooo need to get on top of this.

[@debbieescobar2203]

I love your Real Life budget 👏🏻👏🏻 keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lushisong50]

Hi Kumiko, I have been watching your videos for a while and I found all the advices from you are super helpful! I was wondering how I can submit my real life financial story to you? Is there a certain way I can do this? Please advise since I have been struggling with my situation for a long time... thank you!!!

[@M2a3i]

Thank you this is very helpful to see an actual budget.

[@investorista695]

Everything definitely needs to be organized.

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Love it you are so good thanks so so. I will help my daughter with her budget . I said your method, she said mom I m interesting so we start this week

[@HowDebbieSaves]

Great job! I always enjoy your videos.

[@nicolesutton5370]

Love all of these videos SO much! And love you! ✨

[@adriennescrazylife188]

Videos always make my day!!! 😍

[@Marb6]

Thoroughly enjoy these videos. Thanks Miko !

[@lapazbcsmexico81]

I need something like this so bad... I was trying to do it on my own and I’m doing something wrong that is not working. Help me Miko!!

[@tifflovesmetal]

I am also in the low income bracket but receive disability payments once a month. Would love to see this topic covered.

[@sandy1600]

Miko thank you for always showing us real life budgets. How can I contact you to know if I can submit my budget to you to see what recommendations you make? And feature on KZbin?

[@marianamuller9279]

Amazing!! Just amazing!! 💜💜👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@nomegusta1000]

How do we submit our budget to see if you'd go through it? I could use some help and getting it broken down would be super helpful !

[@almondghost1618]

Do not pay delinquent debt unless they are willing to delete it from your credit report. Draft a verification letter first, certify mail it in. If no reply within 30 days you can get it deleted from your report. Never ever pay unless you go thru all the verification process first and then they are willing to delete it. Trust me on this

[@mrsdeannacoleman]

Thank you So much for this :) i love watching your videos!

[@lucyben9173]

go invest with the company that she always talk about you will make more profits

[@lenabellamy1262]

Wondering when the new version of the budgeting workbook will come out. I’m very interested in getting one. Thanks for all of the needed information in your videos.

[@svetlanikolova2108]

Everyone has 2 minutes a month to make their own organic cleaners that save hundreds for years to come. Glass cleaner with vinegar and water Multy purpose with vinegar and orange peels + cinnamon stick Paper towels with cloth Hang me downs from friends for her daughter Take buses whenever possible Aldi store instead of big chains All this can save 200 more than she had. She can grow potatoes on her balcony to supplement some of her food. There are many ways. Going low waste can also lower her garbage bill Water can be lowered by putting a bottle of water in the toilet tank and switching to a dry hanger instead of a dryer. Vinegar recipe Warm water 2.5 gal, 2 cups sugar, 1lb old apples cut decored put the lid on and in a month you have vinegar for cleaning and kitchen Baking soda and vinegar for floor tile cleaner and micro Basic first aid for her daughter will save loads of money

[@TanyaScorpio]

Excellent video.. you should do these often..

[@mariesaver7184]

This video has got awesome content.

[@maureenpluthero8543]

This really shows how little a teacher gets paid in parts of the US. In Canada teachers are payed well. Also when teaching went online their salary stayed the same even those who could not teach still got paid. I was wondering though is verizon a cell phone? If so why would it cost $324 per month that seems really high. Another note regarding child support, it looks like the ex is still trying to control things by never paying her on the same day every month. I made sure to get a years worth of posted dated cheques for child support when I got divorced. Every June I would receive the cheques for the coming year

[@mullethunter753]

She may be a TA and not a teacher maybe? I work in schools and salary stayed the same for teachers but substitutes or aids were not as secure. They also get paid less.

[@arleymarino8155]

@@mullethunter753 I'm actually a cosmetology instructor so not an actual teacher:). Im almost positive that school teachers get paid way more than me lol.

[@arleymarino8155]

My Verizon was so high because I was paying off several devices and I had upgrade fees etc. I love the idea of post dated child support checks. Wish I had thought of that while going through my divorce. I did try to have the payments automatically deducted from his paychecks so it could be more regular but his employer refused to cooperate and child support wouldn't go after the employer as long as my ex was continuing to pay on time voluntarily. He's been pretty reliable so I don't really push the issue.

[@toniawilcox6959]

@@arleymarino8155 I applaud you for reaching out for help! I was a single mom for 15 years and I WISH I had had something like this to turn to when I felt like I was drowning with no light at the end of the tunnel. I wish you all the best and hope that you have HUGE success with this!! :D

[@mullethunter753]

Arley Rhiannon makes sense!! Thanks for the reply!! It is wild what people get paid sometimes. I also should make way more money than I do currently so I feel you 😂.

[@Caroline-771]

My question is, why is Verizon so high? That is a crazy amount for a cell phone plan!! Should be half that or less.

[@jant4385]

She upgraded her phone and she is paying off an apple watch and a tablet.

[@suetinz]

Caroline Howard 21:09

[@Amanda-hq9of]

i know! i have 4 cell phones on my plan and two phone upgrade plans on my bill and it’s not even $300

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

The worst-case scenario is that the child support doesn't come in at all. I've had it happen. I've also had it come so late that it didn't make it that month but then I got double the next month. You never know when your ex might lose his job and then that check doesn't come.

[@Roosterhillhomestead]

Can you add this fixed income sheet to your Budget by paycheck workbook? This would really help me and I think others.

[@lauriefowles7085]

I would also get rid of the Litter Membership & buy the litter instead as you go. It can be cheaper. Plus the Verizon is expensive, esp if the cable is seperate.

[@renaygoulding4104]

Thank you for the video, very useful.

[@lynnpatrick4023]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@mariagutierrez7242]

Love these kind of videos!! Please keep them coming. Can you please let me know how I can send you my numbers and see if you can recommend what I can do. Thanks again

[@ebi2412]

What about clothes, shoes, toys etc for her child? Where does that fit?

[@strangergranger10]

Please do some sample of budgeting $1,300 in a monthly basis because most people live in a minimum payment. I want to know an ideal way of living with a tight budget. This is going to apply for an individual to start or trying on living independently. Thank you!

[@akinea101]

I love these videos. So interesting

[@doloresperez7319]

what about internet.some providers give you a lower rate if your child is of school age and their area is eligible.

[@arleymarino8155]

After I had already submitted my info to Kumiko we had changed internet providers and my boyfriend ended up taking over the bill so it’s now a non issue 😊

[@mrs.mcginnis2987]

Arley Rhiannon how did you get her to go over your budget?

[@anastasiathrasher1282]

This woman has a $20K car with a $30K a year income. Perhaps, someone needs to tell her she should sell her car and get rid of the $350 a month payment?

[@kimiivon]

She needs to just keep her car when its paid off, not get another car and another loan.

[@anastasiathrasher1282]

@@kimiivon I am suggesting selling a car, getting rid of her loan and buying a car that costs much less. A $5K is a decent car. She is just not making enough to be able to afford a $20K vehicle

[@mksugerman1500]

How exactly do you do that without ruining your credit? Usually the car is worth less than you owe . I am very interested in finding out because I am thinking about getting rid of my SUV vs just paying it off. I have no problem driving a less expensive car. But I don’t want to buy someone else’s problem. Any suggestions?

[@suetinz]

MK Sugerman sell the car and use the money you get for it to repay your loan. If you’re upside down on it, take a smaller (unsecured, personal) loan for the difference from a bank, credit union, etc. It will be much easier to pay off a small unsecured loan than a huge car loan that you can’t afford.

[@mksugerman1500]

Susan Seriously- it makes no sense to sell a car then buy another one for &5000 (that I don’t have) and take out a personal loan for another $4000.

[@carolaspinall1965]

I like your plans and fully understand how paying cash could be great but more and more places are not accepting cash now, could your system be adapted for card payments and online banking?

[@angelasnodgrass6621]

Great ideas. Great video.

[@christinebodge7568]

Omg so needed this!!!

[@gorvernall]

Thank you 😊