HOW I BUDGET our £54k ($75k) INCOME for 2022 (Multiple incomes, self employed household)

[@adamknight9950]

I had a very difficult time through the pandemic loosing my income and amassing 13k of debt but thanks to clear goals and belief hopefully 22 will turn that around - I’m also a great believer in giving and giving back. Great content keep it coming 🙏

[@JenniferAMThomson]

You can do it - every faith that 2022 with the right mindset will be amazing for you!

[@Philippe_R]

It will turn around, keep watching these kinds of videos and stay focused! All the best for 2022

[@regtalkswealth]

I know this feeling well I've just come out of 15K worth of debt your going to smash it and you'll be debt free in no time

[@EMTFirstAidTraining]

Great video. Thank you. Your videos have inspired me - I left a well paid job as assistant head to focus on my self employed sole trader business as a first aid trainer - and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you - keep these videos coming

[@JenniferAMThomson]

That is awesome! Well done you!

[@eliasnorman711]

I've only just discovered you and I love you ! And good on you for tithing! I love your attitude towards money and spreadsheets. God bless !

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thank you so much!! You too!

[@OfEdenEast]

Thanks for the fab video, as ever. Super interesting! Yes, definitely would like to hear about how you do budgeting for the business and where the different income streams come from (FYI you have a little missed-edit at 09.33)

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thanks for letting me know about the double line of audio in it - KZbin processing the new edit so should be sorted in a few hours to remove it. I appreciate letting me know greatly, and thank you for watching and enjoying it too!

[@OfEdenEast]

@@JenniferAMThomson Long time listener, first time caller ;) Thanks for the consistently brilliant content

[@TheCompoundingInvestor]

Really interesting breakdown of your accounts and impressive stock portfolio growth at the end of the video. I finally plucked up the courage to do my first ever portfolio reveal last week. Keep up the good work!

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thank you so much!

[@regtalkswealth]

This was a fascinating video Mamafurfur 😊

[@AndyMilne1982]

Another interesting video, thank you. Your idea of sinking funds completely changed my perspective on paying for things about a year ago. Particularly things like car insurance, car service birthdays and Christmas. Its such a simple idea and takes so much stress away from the big bills that come around. I recommend everyone try to do it. Thanks for sharing!

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thank you for that Andrew - that is excellent to hear.

[@markford3677]

A very useful video. Very open, honest and appreciated. Real world examples are generally the best but for fairly obvious reasons people don't like sharing. Refreshingly candid and informative.

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@m.b8157]

Great video and glad to see both you and your family’s journey is going brilliantly.

[@thesavvysquaddie]

Great video and I really enjoy your honesty and openness. I would love to see a video of you going through your business and the process behind budgeting for that etc.

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Noted! Thank you for watching!

[@z0zRAMC]

I took your advice and paid my car insurance upfront and now have those monthly payments transferred to a new account to start building a sinking fund ready for next year :-D

[@simondavies597]

Love the fact that you're saving for your boys... That's next on my list to sort out for my boys - thanks for the inspiration

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Any time!

[@tryingtoswimcyclerun1748]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Is there a particular reason for holding vanguard investments in your etorro account rather than holding them within your vanguard stocks and shares isa itself? Wouldn’t that give you added tax protection on those investments?

[@TheGlamperz]

Why have u not tried global all cap ? Can you do a video on the peformance of the high dividend ?

[@alessiagandolfo9305]

Great video and very inspiring! Love how you're giving back

[@kirstenromodevivargraves3892]

Thank you for sharing you are amazing!!

[@JenniferAMThomson]

You are so welcome!

[@yashshan3434]

Thanks for the video and wealth of information, very nice spreadsheet , how can i get it or prepare one like that..

[@JenniferAMThomson]

It's my own digital spreadsheet product called the Money Stacks Spreadsheet. The link is in the description to my Etsy store to purchase it too here - www.mamafurfur.com/spreadsheet

[@MohamedAhmed-qt6qb]

You’re a great lady, I enjoy and benefit from every minute I watch your excellent videos, many thanks

[@Chan-dc3zj]

Great video as usual!

[@justynawiley336]

Great video. You mentioned you couldn't find cheaper bank account but I think Nationwide has account with same benefits for £13 a month.

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thanks for that info - will need to go check it out and compare.

[@simonhucks6076]

Great Video as always. Do you have any advice / video on the tax implications of CFD trading?

[@helenmarysouthall]

Islamic people “cleanse” their money and give some away as part of their faith. Have heard some of them say it comes back to them. It’s a nice way to say thank you to universe for prosperity and give back to those who matter in your life. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 💖

[@lynnew2024]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thanks for watching!

[@thegeordiesaver]

I’m also planning to pay off my mortgage early. Just started my channel to document my mortgage free quest - hoping to pay it off in 8 more years although that will be a stretch. Great video as always

[@johnconroy9517]

Hi , how can a get a paper copy ? Thanks

[@JenniferAMThomson]

www.mamafurfur.com/planner

[@FirdavsiGameDev]

Hello, lady! If my income is 100+ dollars does it make sense to create a LTD or LLC in UK? I don't want to create one but I don't have a choice because I'm living abroad and the only way to get paid by some companies is having a business in supported countries. UK & US are 2 of many supported countries. Also, if you have only 1 source of income but if in the near future you find another one, can you add that additional income to your existing LLC or LTD?

[@mrskay7224]

Money is spiritual. Amen 🙏

[@nunchuck7341]

Hi I will be 60yrs old in may and hope to retire to Thailand in 2 yrs time , currently have final salary pension in old company worth 263k. And my current work place pension with 210 k in pot Also I intend to sell my house and should clear 200k. And intend to rent in Thailand. Very briefly what’s my best option. Been to vanguard are very good. Also I am single with no children Thanks great stuff your doing

[@ambitiousbutrubbish1580]

Great video Jennifer and it's actually very similar to my wife and I's budget in terms of income and where we apportion our money. Would love for you to do a video on our budget like you have on others. One area we want to improve is giving more to our church than we already do. P.s I think I have seen you around before, we must live in the same town :)

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thank you indeed for that kind comment, and might just bring back the budget review series too.

[@OfEdenEast]

@@JenniferAMThomson I liked the budget review series! Would love to see that again!

[@LebogangT0]

Really inspiring😍😍

[@Irvysan]

Great content Jennifer, would like to see more on your business we mentioned toward the start of the video. Already copy you on eToro and will be using your spreadsheet going forward. Can you recommend someone to do our ironing too? 😂

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thank you so much and glad the content helps. Happy to recommend our lovely business we use in Glasgow :)

[@susanlewis1953]

Good video. I would be interested in a video why u focus extra money on your mortgage when interest rates are so low. Thanks for all your efforts Sue 👍😀

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Hi Sue - great question - for me that extra 10% overpayment of the monthly amount every month is a token gesture rather than "doing the best for money returns". For me, the mindset of paying off over and above all our debts is important so we do it regardless of interest or even stock market potential returns.

[@simondavies597]

My I ask... Which bank account are you paying that fee for? Sounds like a good deal

[@crimsonbride]

Sounds like nationwide flex plus

[@emilytemple3609]

Thank you for the honesty and clarity - so useful to see this breakdown. Our utilities in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 also around the £100 mark 😬

[@JenniferAMThomson]

You are so welcome!

[@infpbubble7549]

So great to hear you have gone mainly vegan! I'm thinking I might do the same! Would love to see what you buy/cook as a vegan!

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Leave this with me :)

[@claraaralc]

I've just started watching your videos and want to say thanks for being open with your spendings! You really helped me to navigate something that was really overwhelming. PS. I also have my contact lenses on my budget now 😊

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it! Yes got to make sure we can see correctly :)

[@southcoaster4135]

Paying off the mortgage early is a great feeling, once its done it frees you up to invest in other things even risky stuff, the main thing is you own your house.

[@keithchegwin1222]

Great video, I'm getting married soon. My future wife earns roughly 4 X what I earn, she pays so much tax it's shocking to me. I pay very little because I'm only on £10 an hour in my full time job. I was wondering if her tax deductions would change after we're married, or if it doesn't change at all. Her tax per month is more than I make a month (which is a little embarrassing lol) she said it doesn't matter to her tho luckily. These videos are excellent 👍👌.

[@JenniferAMThomson]

So there is a marriage allowance to move over some of allowances to help here - have a look on this website www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance. The great thing is that the amount we earn is no relation to the value we bring into a relationship, just set key goals and have a similar mindset to money and you will do great.

[@mountainwoman1781]

Another excellent video, thank you Jennifer. I am confused (and maybe very jealous) about a wee figure in there. Here in Glasgow, the cheapest council tax band, A, is £1200 per year. How do you manage to make a full annual payment of only £160? Is it for real? (If so, I want that!!!). Household outsourcing- oh my, I am totally stealing that idea. 👌🏼😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Great ask - it is a monthly sinking fund amount so £160*12 payments. We then use it to pay off our full council tax bill once a year (think we are around £2k from memory).

[@mountainwoman1781]

Ah, of course - my oversight! Thank you for clarifying, I was starting to consider moving to your neighbourhood to get that sweet deal, haha! I'm using your spreadsheet and it's the best.

[@RNMedic99]

Taekwondo……. Great video though Jennifer.

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Such a rookie spelling mistake, I'm sorry about that. Love the sport and I should have checked the spelling.

[@roberthartley6602]

Most informative and a great explantation of overall household and busness budgets. Which bank account are you paying that fee for? Sounds like a good deal if you can get those additional insurance covers

[@JenniferAMThomson]

Halifax Ultimate Account I believe, but we get it through Bank of Scotland.

[@peterianstaker5386]

You’ve spelt toiletries wrong. Sorry 😂😂😂 couldn’t help myself.

[@JenniferAMThomson]

I noticed that too on watching back sadly - I'm sorry for my spelling mistakes. Will make sure I run a spell checker next time for sure.

[@peterianstaker5386]

@@JenniferAMThomson ha ha. Don’t worry. My spelling is also terrible. I am constantly using spell check at work. I like the video. I really need to make some time to learn about e toro. I was thinking of maybe starting a KZbin channel about my own financial journey over the last 5 or so years. Just for therapy really and to share what I’ve learnt so far. Basically we went from around £12k in consumer debt to a point where we are now buying our house. I’m a late starter in learning about money. I really didn’t start learning about how money works until around 6 or 7 years ago and I’m almost 38 now. Everyday is a journey and I’ve got my goals in life that I want to achieve but I would just like to say you inspire me. Very few brits do what you do and I think you have probably saved more people from financial ruin or worse than you realise. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@daviniawalker5997]

Wow, God you never cease to amaze me! On hearing that you’re a Christian is confirmation that I’m watching the right channel! Love your view about money, family and giving! I’m looking to get into investing in a faith based way in order to help pay the bills, for the future and to be able to give more!

[@childfreegamer8840]

That's all well and good if you believe we are more than just brain and body, but that's literally what we are. Our personality is our brain, and there is no soul. Please don't bring your religious views into money. It's irrelevant.

[@JenniferAMThomson]

I think our views on this world influence everything we do, including how we use money. Humans created money after all, so there must be a spiritual reason why we did this - using it as a way to exchange time and talents between us all. Perhaps one day we won't require it and simply can share everything we have with each other without lack or envy that someone else has more/less than what we have. Thank you for watching the video and for sharing your view.