BBP REAL LIFE BUDGET | Single Mom + Living in Orange County

[@MoonlightBlisss]

I miss the budget planning videos. I don’t care if they are repetitive. Being able to watch them and have that new content helps me start motivated and less lonely on the journey.

[@angiladavis-smith6848]

I know her priority seems to be getting a house, but I think if she used part of the house deposit money and paid off her car loan it would free up an extra $300/mo she'd still have a good chunk of money left and her emergency fund. She could start building back up the house fund with the $300, plus buying a house right now isn't the best idea with the economy the way it is. Just a thought.

[@candy2325]

I agree ☝️

[@jcroche1995]

I agree. This is what I was coming to comment.

[@brookenigh]

....and a helpful thought at that! I love how your thought was non-judgmental and another great perspective.

[@Nieyonce]

😭 Good for you Shelly 👏🏻 some of us are 40k plus in debt she should feel so good!

[@leixmoon]

I love your real life budget videos! I've learned so much from them. I'm a working (first-time) mom and have been "adulting" for the past two years when I left home and joined the military. Learning how to be independent and how to balance everything has been tough. Although my checks aren't where I would like them to be, I'm so thankful the military offers great and affordable daycare. Knowing my son is being well taken care of while I'm at work reminds me just how blessed we are at the end of the day. Thank you for all you do!

[@scottb6269]

Excellent advice. Some other thoughts... 1.) Look into a less expensive phone plan like Google Fi. Purchase a Motorola 5G phone for around $80 or less. They work fine and will save tons over time. Google Fi plans are $20 per month plus $10/GB for data or look into with Mint Mobile for $20 per month including 10/GB data. This can save you $50 a month ($600 per year). 2.) Use the house savings to pay off the car. Once the car is payed off, restart the house savings account and add in the additional $300 that would have gone to the car payment plus the normal amount that you would have been saving for the house. I can not say enough about the power of being debt free. 3.) Think about different ways to celebrate the holidays to save more money. the current holiday amount of $1,600 is almost half of the annual car payment. AWESOME job. Stick with it and you will reach your goals sooner than you think.

[@alomtz10]

I had to watch this one again ❤ I’m single mom as well, and struggling with BARE minimum in the Bay Area, Ca. It sucks when you are left behind to put everything else 1st but can’t make it financially nor time for yourself mentally on all this. “I have a dream and goal, I will make it” ❤

[@SpellFinder]

This budget video had perfect timing! I’m going through the same thing where I’m having to look at all of my goals and decide which ones are more important to me. I can’t find everything I want. It’s time to decide what to prioritize.

[@briannamassey5150]

Get so excited when a budget breakdown video is posted!! 🎉

[@the_caffeinated_hustle]

I love these types of videos! Always gives me new perspectives for my own budget! Thank you!

[@KisnCozns51]

Kumiko, I so appreciate your channel! I've been using it to share with the young people around me so they can get a head start on getting their finances in order. I also appreciate these RLB's! This practical minded person really loves how you break things down in step by step order. Well done! A couple of questions: 1) Have you ever thought of having some follow up videos with the RLB's and check with how the client actually took your advice and what was the result after 6 mos?? It would be great encouragment for others to see that what you're suggesting really works! 2) Have you considered making a homeschool high school curriculum that would teach your basic principles and set the next generation up for success? DR has something like it, but I like the practicality of your system, more likely because I like to be hands-on with my finances. Again, thanks for great content!

[@mizzelleve]

Shelly you’re doing such a good job ! Keep going 💫💫

[@SeanWilliamsofficial]

Love your videos. Any chance that you are able to do a follow up day 3-6 months after your recommendations to see how the folks are going? ❤

[@vinnyboomba9948]

We send Billions to other countries yet our people struggle. Love these budget analysis.

[@PureLace]

I was thinking the exact same thing. She makes that much and still requires assistance?!?! Our governments are greedy and only pretend to care about their citizens. Here in Canada our government continues to raise taxes on everything, inflation is wild. Literally getting to the point where you have to choose between staying warm or eating and with our cold winters I can see a lot of people going hungry just so they don't freeze to death. All the while those extra tax payer dollars are going to other countries for unnecessary reasons.

[@bigphilly7345]

How does someone have nearly $30,000 in the bank and the state gives them eggs, milk, bread and who knows what else? “It’s high cost of living in California.” Okay, but she can clearly afford household staples. Stunned no one else has pointed this out. Anyway, still a great video. I sub specifically for these great breakdowns.

[@GKAnderson]

I absolutely love her videos! I couldn't have made better turning coming across them more perfectly. I love how she puts everything into perspective.

[@amandacourtney8143]

Delighted real life budgets back 🙌

[@saraangel6696]

i would take money from the house payment and get rid of the car loan debt, and then throw everything back to home and sinking funds. buying a home right now it's not a good idea, and vacations are definitely not necessary, they can do staycations. i would keep funding electronics because with kids, a computer is a very important tool and if it breaks down you can cover part of the cost with electronics instead of the emergency fund. but yeah, i would get rid of the debt and then go from there. getting a home with no other debt would be a lot more manageable.

[@annmariejones4511]

I love these videos so much…would love to see some follow ups with these folks too!

[@thebudgetmom]

Yes! I always reach out to get follow-ups, just most of the time I don't get responses

[@annmariejones4511]

@@thebudgetmom that’s such a bummer! It makes me wonder if they follow your advice or if they just keep doing the same thing and nothing changes for them…keep rocking, I’m loving your channel!

[@arleymarino8155]

@@thebudgetmom You did my real life budget maybe 2 years ago and I would love to do a follow up!

[@keyeligarcia2074]

Awww yayyy Miko!! I was waiting for these videos. I remember you mentioned it that these would come up. I was waiting for this every Saturday since. I loved watching these while cooking. Thanks!!❤

[@thebudgetmom]

So sorry for the late upload! We had some issues on the backend that took a little longer than expected in the editing process. :-)

[@keyeligarcia2074]

Not sorry needed!! This type of videos are so worth the wait. Actually of our your content is. 😊

[@libbysworld7649]

Miko, I LOVE THIS RLB! Probably my favorite one so far.

[@candy2325]

Great video! She’s doing amazing with her savings! This video definitely helped me reflect and think about my top priorities and work at one thing at a time. Before, I was too stressed trying to save and pay off too many things at once and felt restricted. So now I’m working on my emergency fund to be funded by February and then work on my medical debt in full force next

[@lindacee2893]

I missed these videos, thanks for starting up again!

[@lilithofedom]

i love these types of videos where you review the real life situations. My favorites! The more the better i say. thank you for this one.

[@Justtryintomakeit]

Love these videos thank you

[@michellemorales401]

GREAT JOB SHELLY!!! 👏👏👏👏 I usually have a similar issue as Shelly. Too many goals led me to lose my focus. We paid off 1 credit card balance because the interest rate jumped from 14% to 27%. We also paid off my car! 🥳🎉👍. Whoohoo!!! This saved $500/month! On the flip side, we recently charged about $1000 on a low interest credit card. This made me feel like we took a step backward. However, it didn't deplete our savings. AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO, I decided to pay off that new credit card balance with saved sinking funds and Hubby's overtime this week! Miko & Ryen- THANK YOU for these Real People Budgets!!! 💙💜💙

[@laurynpawl6839]

I really enjoy seeing this perspective. Always gives me something to think about.

[@mariannedressler6784]

Love listening to strategy’s!!!! Very helpful.

[@abigailschwab288]

Hi Miko, I was wondering if you could branch out and do more self-employed budgets. I am self employed and it’s difficult for me to budget with having an inconsistent income.

[@hanab837]

I loved this video and your explanations, Miko. We are evaluating our sinking funds for the remainder of the year and for 2023, and this was really helpful.

[@lolgriffin3243]

Our expenses are so high here in Australia! Our car registration is nearly $600 in our state and we have to get an added compulsory insurance which is another $250 (on top of regular insurance). Fuel has always been really expensive but worse now. Food? Don't even go there! The list goes on...

[@gensdebtfreedream]

That’s so high! I’m so sorry you have to go through that. I stress already with this bills and they are not nearly that high.

[@Lynker]

These are my favorite videos of yours!! I make just about the same as this person, except I still live at home.

[@colorsofavon934]

Real Life Budgets are my favorite. 😃

[@mandysemmens1567]

Love your videos and suggestions, but I was distracted by your beautiful sweater. Where did you get it?

[@Mrsmadison45]

Fabulous video

[@josheenamhyanne]

Are you guys making a new budget workbook for the new year?

[@susanwhitbeck4210]

That is the hard thing on prioritizing things on what to tackle first. I have such a huge list of goals and necessities its hard to know where to start.

[@aj_ohler87]

I just discovered your channel today and I am mind blown. I would be interested in having you do a review of my budget. How does that work? What do I have to do? I love how you explain everything. Very down to earth and explained simply. Love it.

[@mioangel1227]

Love it! TFS!

[@powsser]

I’m planning on self-funding my maternity leave with savings. I’ve used the BBP method for years, so I plan on paying myself an “income” to keep budgeting. I would love to see a budget plan for someone in a similar situation!

[@carmenramirez5176]

When are you guys going to come out with this years planner 😮

[@BudgetwithLevi]

Shelly !! You should look for a good realtor right now! You might be closer to buying a home than you think, and if the economy it’s not good you will already know what to do for when the time is right ❤

[@mrsdls]

That’s where I’m from. I had to move because of how expensive it was.

[@emmamarquez9091]

Anyone know if there will be a 2023 savings challenge this year?

[@julia.md2b707]

It would be helpful if you asked them what it being covered by the sinking funds.

[@latoyaallen1402]

So I can't help but look at that gas amount for the month. She must live next door to the Fire Department or getting a ride to work. Gas prices are pretty high.

[@louv66]

My idea would be place that $21000 into a certificate deposit for a year or so and have that incurring apr interest there’s some 3.5 - 4 percent apr available take full of the somewhat high rates for cd’s. If they aren’t planning on getting a house within the next couple of years .

[@Cajunreads]

Where can I buy the BBP workbook the big one not boxed set?

[@lekeshahill2477]

Thank you for this video. It was very eye-opening and gave me some motivation. How do I get you to look at my budget? I truly believe it would make a huge difference in my life

[@thebudgetmom]

Send your information to [e-mail] :)

[@christopheradalla5631]

Is your work book still available? I can’t find it in your website.

[@Motti88]

Does anyone know why I can’t find the budget mom budget by paycheck workbook ?!? Is it sold out ? Will there be a new available??? I’m in desperate need of one :( just bought the book by the way !! Excited 😊

[@stacydavis5598]

Are the full size budget by paycheck workbooks not available? I can’t find them on the site:(

[@pbudinsky1]

She’s not printing anymore this year they are all out of stock🥺

[@stacydavis5598]

@@pbudinsky1 oh no!!! That was my plan for Christmas gifts for several people 🥲🥲.

[@thebudgetmom]

We only have the boxed set and printable versions available. We will restock the full-size October of 2023

[@deniseprichett2619]

@@stacydavis5598 I love the boxed set BBP!!! I don’t know why more people didn’t love it. But it would be a really nice gift to people to get them tracking their spending and then they could get the bigger version next year.

[@nicoleferreira1689]

If your receiving food Stamp do you count that as income. With you infollow

[@Sun-ocean-beach]

When will the 2023 budget by pay check be ready

[@pbudinsky1]

Not until October🤨

[@thebudgetmom]

We only have the boxed set and printable version until we restock the full-size in October of 2023

[@michelleadams5609]

That really is a high cost area. I don't have kids but I take care of my parents and have a lot of student loan debt. Unless you make over$140000, it is rather impossible to make it here. God bless Shelly! Please don't buy a house for the next three years when the market bottoms out

[@CDEgirl]

Can I submit one of these? My husband went on Workers Comp making half his regular pay. I feel like we're drowning.

[@marneangel7]

Did i miss how much she is contributing each month for the emergency fund and down payment?

[@staciv1064]

I barely make $2,000 a month I need a better job for sure!!

[@aunnahr8833]

How do I submit one? We need help!

[@patriciapification]

❤️

[@elizabethashton9590]

With the child support, shouldn't her monthly income be $5100 and not $4600? And that's $60,000 cash, so it makes sense she's doing OK.

[@rainadavis2889]

Are you able to do my budget please !