DIY Budget Organizer

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Sometimes a simple envelop and accordion folder system is the best tool for managing your budget. Learn how to make your own folder and set it up for bill management and savings growth.

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Budget Organizer

By katrine2706 [423 Posts, 97 Comments]

March 26, 2020

Moving out is not that simple. It means freedom for me and at the same time being independent. So I set up a file case where I can put my receipts and monthly bill payments. Never forget the savings where it should always be first priority in the household.

Supplies:

1 thick folder (any color)
envelopes
labels
glue
scissors

Steps:

First, you have to identify your budget priorities such as rent, food, etc. As for me, I always keep in mind to take even a small amount out for each month's savings.

Write them up on a piece of paper and cut out individually.
The number of envelopes will depend on the number of labels you prepared. Stick one label on each envelope.

Now, take the folder or cardboard and cut based on the size of your envelopes. Fold it like a book cover.

Budget Organizer - cut paper or cardboard to size based on envelop size, fold like a book

Take a long strip of folder clippings and fold into an accordion. The number of folds should match the number of envelopes. Make two of these.

Budget Organizer - fold paper scraps into accordion shape, two

Paste them on the two sides of the folder.

Budget Organizer - glue the paper accordions inside the folder

Stick each labeled envelope (both sides) inside the accordion folds.

Budget Organizer - insert envelops into the folds

Insert receipts or cash alloted to your monthly billings in spaces between envelopes or inside the envelopes.
You can put designs on the cover to make it look more appealing.

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