10 Best Money Tips From Working Moms

While scrolling a popular online working moms forum, I stumbled upon a post asking for the best money tips.

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They explained they had been splurging on coffees and online shopping and needed the best ideas to help her handle spending. So here are the top-voted tips.

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Many in the thread agreed that paying yourself first is the best way to start managing money better.

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Similarly, many suggested buying a prepaid card to add cash to every paycheck. First, determine what a realistic allowance is for you.

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In a modern twist to traditional window shopping, one woman noted that she “Window shops” in-store and online.

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Many in the thread agreed to do nothing but track your spending for a month—track where every cent goes.

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Several stated avoiding clothing, makeup, hair, and nail trends. It drains your bank account quickly.

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Quality is better than quantity because it will outlast cheaper items that need to be replaced more frequently.

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Another best money tip the working mom’s community shared is to sell items around the home and in the closets that no longer serve a purpose or bring you joy.

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10 Best Money Tips From Working Moms

While scrolling a popular online working moms forum, I stumbled upon a post asking for the best money tips.

They explained they had been splurging on coffees and online shopping and needed the best ideas to help her handle spending. So here are the top-voted tips.

Many in the thread agreed that paying yourself first is the best way to start managing money better.

Pay Yourself First

Similarly, many suggested buying a prepaid card to add cash to every paycheck. First, determine what a realistic allowance is for you.

Buy a Prepaid Card

In a modern twist to traditional window shopping, one woman noted that she “Window shops” in-store and online.

Window Shopping

Many in the thread agreed to do nothing but track your spending for a month—track where every cent goes.

Track Your Spending

Several stated avoiding clothing, makeup, hair, and nail trends. It drains your bank account quickly.

Don’t Follow Trends

Quality is better than quantity because it will outlast cheaper items that need to be replaced more frequently.

Pay for Quality

Another best money tip the working mom’s community shared is to sell items around the home and in the closets that no longer serve a purpose or bring you joy.

Sell Things

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