Simple Steps to Budget Better and Manage Credit With Confidence

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Jan 16, 2025

In this discussion, Kim Palmer, a personal finance expert at NerdWallet, shares her insights on effective budgeting and responsible credit management. She outlines the flexible 50/30/20 budgeting method and stresses the importance of customizing strategies to fit individual needs. Kim delves into smart credit card use, emphasizing transaction monitoring and maintaining low credit utilization. The conversation wraps up with practical tips for managing debt and enhancing credit health, all essential for building a solid financial foundation for 2025.

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Budgeting Methods

Choose a budgeting method like 50/30/20, cash stuffing, or zero-based budgeting.
Adjust percentages based on individual needs and preferences, especially in high-cost areas.

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Personalize Budgeting

Understand your personal preferences when choosing a budgeting method.
Consider factors like your savings setup and comfort level with detailed tracking.

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Budgeting Apps

Explore various budgeting apps like NerdWallet, YNAB, and Honeydue to find what suits you.
Experiment to see which app you enjoy using regularly for effective tracking.

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Learn how to create an effective budget and manage credit responsibly to build a strong financial foundation for 2025.

How can you create a budget that works for you? What are the best ways to use credit cards responsibly? NerdWallet personal finance expert Kim Palmer joins host Sean Pyles to discuss budgeting strategies and smart credit management to help you build a strong financial foundation for 2025. They begin with a discussion of budgeting, with tips and tricks on choosing the right budgeting method, tracking expenses effectively, and overcoming common pitfalls like unexpected expenses.

Then, Sean and Kim discuss credit card management and how to use credit responsibly. They explore the importance of monitoring transactions, strategies for avoiding overspending, and tips for keeping your credit utilization low to protect your credit score. They wrap up their conversation by sharing actionable advice for managing debt and improving your credit health over time.

Enter your monthly after-tax income into NerdWallet’s free budget calculator to create a suggested 50/30/20 budget: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/nerdwallet-budget-calculator

Here are NerdWallet's picks for the best budgeting apps, broken down by what works best for different needs: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/best-budget-apps

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To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.

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