Tune in to the latest episode of the Money Mindset Podcast with Ashley from Budgets Made Easy as she uncovers the hidden gem of budgeting - the miscellaneous category. Join Ashley as she explores the vital role of this budgeting buffer, offering you the flexibility and peace of mind you need when unexpected expenses pop up. Find out how incorporating a miscellaneous category can empower you to stay on track with your budget, overcome financial hurdles, and reach your money goals. Don't miss out on this essential budgeting strategy! Listen now and take control of your budget with this essential budgeting strategy. Hosting Today: Hey, I’m Ashley Patrick, a personal finance expert and founder of Budgets Made Easy. I help busy moms create systems to save money and pay off debt so they can reach their big dreams faster and easier. I was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months including $25,000 in student loans in just 10 months. I’m a Master Financial Coach and have a bachelor's degree in psychology and will help you get to the root of your money problems. Since my journey started I have been featured on Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Food Network, USA TODAY, MSN, CNBC, NerdWallet, and many others. “Even with more experience, a miscellaneous category is still essential. Things are still gonna come up, there's still gonna be things that you haven't thought about or hadn't planned for. And a miscellaneous category is your budget buffer. It's your checking account buffer, it's your budget buffer. It helps you stick to your plan and keep things on track.” - Ashley Patrick Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to today's episode 00:35 - Where to get the FREE Budget Starter Kit 01:14 - Explanation of the concept of a miscellaneous category 01:47 - Benefits of having a buffer in your budget 03:25 - Determining the appropriate amount for your miscellaneous category For easy step by step directions and worksheets on getting your budget together and done in 30 minutes a month, download my FREE Budget Starter Kit on www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start And if you enjoyed the podcast today and got some great takeaways, I’d really appreciate it if you followed the Money Mindset Podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes Resources and Links Mentioned: * Budget Starter Kit: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start Connect with Ashley: * Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy Find the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Cq3gks92oqE

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