August 18, 2025

Why Your Budget Keeps Failing—and the Simple System That Helps You Save for Auto Insurance, Property Taxes, Big Bills and Unexpected Expenses | 448

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Budget besties — you know that feeling when a big bill pops up out of nowhere and completely wrecks your monthly budget? We’ve been there too, and we’re here to tell you: it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

What counts as an “annual bill” (and why they always feel like a surprise)
How to list and track every big bill you pay only once or twice a year (auto insurance, property taxes, memberships, car registration, etc.)
Why separating these expenses into their own account changes everything
How to use our Annual Bills Savings Bucket system to divide the cost into manageable monthly savings
What to do if you’re just getting started and don’t have a full year saved yet

Whether it’s your auto insurance, Amazon Prime, or that massive property tax bill, this system takes the chaos out of budgeting for them — and helps you breathe easier knowing the money will be there when you need it.

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By Vanessa and Shana | Budget Besties | Bougie On A Budget | Dave Ramsey Fans

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