• 3 Simple Ways for Couples to Budget

    I strongly believe that we should design our life and things we want to do in it before thinking about how much or how little money we are spending. We definitely should not let money rule our lives. Instead, we should find out what makes us happy and do that, regardless of the cost! However ...

  • So … What’s Up With the Name of This Website?

    Life Before Budget …. As a few people have told me, the name of this website can be a little bit confusing and it can be interpreted in many different ways.  Does Life Before Budget mean that we shouldn’t worry about money? We shouldn’t worry about money because we are so focused on living our life that money just doesn’t matter. YOLO!!! You only live once, so you should:  go on an African safari buy a new SUV finance a new fishing boat After all, you only live once and you should worry about what you do with your life instead of how you spend your money.  Maybe, Life Before…

  • Living a Great Life … With the Help of Money

    At Life Before Budget, my goal is to work towards Living a Great Life ... With the Help of Money. I realize that money is important, but it should never be The Goal in Life. My mission is not to make as much money as possible, or to save one million dollars, or to travel around the world. Instead, my mission is to Enjoy Life and to encourage my family and those around me to do the same.