I’ve decided to do something different this time. Not another “new me” announcement. Not another list of things I’m going to start on Monday. Not another temporary burst of motivation that disappears when life gets…
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It has been a long time since I’ve written here. Years, actually. And if I’m being honest, I didn’t really know how to come back. A lot has changed since the last time I sat down to…
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Hey Bebes! Welcome back to Budgeting Backwards, the place where we turn financial stress into financial success, one step at a time. Today, I want to share a major personal finance milestone with you: saving…
Read MoreBudgeting Backward is a personal finance/ financial literacy platform that provides resources tools, and tips for budgeting beginners. Budgeting Backwards addresses the emotions related to money. Covering topics like financial trauma, money mindset and spending habits before addressing popular money topics like credit, investing, and creating generational wealth.
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I’ve decided to do something different this time. Not another “new me” announcement. Not another list of things I’m going to start on Monday. Not another temporary burst of motivation that disappears when life gets…
Read MoreIt has been a long time since I’ve written here. Years, actually. And if I’m being honest, I didn’t really know how to come back. A lot has changed since the last time I sat down to…
Read MoreHey Bebes! Welcome back to Budgeting Backwards, the place where we turn financial stress into financial success, one step at a time. Today, I want to share a major personal finance milestone with you: saving…
Read MoreIt’s November 2025, the government is shut down, SNAP benefits are delayed for America’s most vulnerable families, and 350,000 Black women have lost their jobs this year. Times are uncertain, especially for Black women navigating…
Read MoreWhen it comes to managing your money, the first step isn’t building a spreadsheet, it’s building awareness. Many of us jump straight into paying down credit cards or saving without ever stopping to look at…
Read MoreOkay, BeBes, let’s have a real, heart-to-heart talk. Some of us are facing tough times right now. Rent’s due, bills are piling up, and the idea of “building wealth” feels like a distant dream. I’m…
Read MorePrep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients Steps 1 Prep the Vegetables: Peel garlic cloves. Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables. Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Peel and roughly chop…
Read MoreHey BeBes! For those of you who don’t know, I’m not exactly known for my baking prowess. In fact, “baking” and “me” usually don’t go hand-in-hand. Between my demanding job as a director, the whirlwind…
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