Simple budgeting tips & planning ideas

Short, practical posts to help you use your planners, stick to your plan, and tweak your system as life changes.

Health & Wellness Financial Fitness · 4 min read

How Taking Care of Your Mind and Body Helps You Take Control of Your Money

When people think about improving their finances, they usually jump straight to budgets, spreadsheets, and numbers. But the truth is, your financial health is deeply connected to your overall well-being....

Wellness Financial Fitness · 4 min read

Fitness for the New Year: How Getting Healthier Can Improve Your Finances

Every January, millions of people set fitness goals. Go to the gym more....

Budgeting Savings · 4 min read

How to Save Money While Meal Planning & Prepping

For many people, food is one of the biggest monthly expenses and also one of the hardest to control. Takeout, last-minute grocery runs....

Personal Growth Desktop Calendar · 4 min read

Start 2026 With Intention: Why the Monevia Wise Desktop Calendar Is the Tool You Need

Most people enter a new year with excitement and big dreams…

Printable Debt Free Download · 4 min read

The Debt Snowball Quick Sheet

ebt can feel heavy. Confusing. Never-ending. But getting out of debt doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, with the Debt Snowball Method...

Personal Growth Desktop Calendar · 4 min read

The 2026 Desktop Calendar That Helps You Become Your Best Self

Most calendars simply tell you the date. This one helps you change your life. The 2026 Monevia Wise Desktop Calendar was designed for people who want more than a schedule....

Money habits Savings · 4 min read

How to Set New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Stick To

If you’re like most people, the New Year brings excitement, hope and big goals. But here’s the truth: 92% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Not because people are lazy, but because most goals are too vague, too big, or too overwhelming.

Money habits Beginner Savings · 4 min read

I Spent All My Money for the Holidays… Now What?

The holidays are beautiful and expensive. Between gifts, travel, last-minute shopping, and big family meals, it's easy to wake up in January and feel that financial hangover:

Money habits Beginner Savings · 5 min read

How to start saving for the holidays, even if this year was chaotic

In theory, you set aside a little money each month, stay organized, check a few gifts off early, and glide into December like a perfectly planned Hallmark movie.

Money habits Beginner · 4 min read

17 Simple Money-Saving Habits That Actually Work

No extreme cutting. Just small daily habits that help you save more money without feeling restricted or overwhelmed.

Guide Zero-based budgeting · 2 min read

How to start a zero-based budget in 20 minutes

Grab your income, list your bills, and give every dollar a job. This simple walkthrough pairs perfectly with your Zero-Based Budget Planner.