
3 Budgeting Techniques to Help You Take Control of Your Finances
From Keep it Simple by assetbuilder
August 21, 2025 · 10 min · Episode 99
About this episode
Joey Badinger shares three proven budgeting techniques to help listeners manage their money and eliminate financial stress.
Struggling to get control of your money? In this episode of The Keep It Simple Podcast, Joey Badinger shares three proven budgeting techniques that will help you manage your money, eliminate financial stress, and reach your goals faster. Whether you’re brand new to budgeting or looking for a smarter system, you’ll learn about: The 50/30/20 Rule a simple framework to balance needs, wants, and savings. The 80/20 Rule the “pay yourself first” mindset that ensures you save consistently. Zero-Based Budgeting – the most powerful way to give every dollar a purpose. Joey breaks down each method, explains how to apply it in real life, and shares tips to avoid common money leaks like forgotten subscriptions or overspending. By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical steps to take control of your finances today. 👉 If you’re serious about building financial stability, growing your savings, and investing wisely, this episode is for you. Timestamps: [00:00] Disclaimer & Welcome [01:00] Why budgeting matters for financial stability [01:20] The 50/30/20 Rule explained [03:00] Why saving and debt repayment are critical [04:00] The 80/20 Rule: Pay yourself first [05:00] Automating…
People in this episode
Host: Joey Badinger
Topics covered
- budgeting
- financial stability
- money management
- saving
- investing
Keywords
- 50/30/20 Rule
- 80/20 Rule
- Zero-Based Budgeting
- financial goals
- money leaks
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Monarch Money, YNAB
Books & works: The Keep It Simple
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