Emily's Cash Stuffing Journey

Introduction

• Emily is a self-employed mother of four
• She and her husband are working towards becoming debt-free
• They utilize a zero-based budget and cash stuffing method
• Goals include investing wisely and giving generously

Cash Stuffing Overview

• Total cash stuffing amount: $1,345
• Uses a teller slip for specific denominations
• New wallet trial: A6 size, slim but lacks a coin pouch
• Uses a Fetch Rewards app for scanning receipts to earn gift cards

Wallet Unstuffing

• Coins & receipts removed
• Categories in the wallet:
  • Spending: $30 left, moved to savings challenges
  • Eating Out: Empty
  • Drinks: $5 left, rolled over
  • Kids: $3 left, rolled over
  • Nails, Kindness, Miscellaneous: Rolled over

Cash Stuffing Details

• Spending: $70
• Eating Out: $10
• Drinks: Not stuffed
• Kids: Additional $5
• Nails, Kindness, Miscellaneous: Rolled over

Savings Challenges

• $10 Savings Challenge: Added one $10 bill (Total: $140)
• $20 Savings Challenge: Added one $20 bill (Total: $120)

High Priority Sinking Funds

• Groceries: $25 added, Total: $120
• Household: $20 added, Total: $137
• Vehicle Maintenance: $50 added, Total: $513
• Clothing: $20 added, Total: $139
• Personal Hygiene: $20 added, Total: $223
• Baby Needs: $10 added, Total: $125
• Pet Care, Sam's Club, Miscellaneous: Various amounts added

Low Priority Sinking Funds

• Eating Out: $15 added, remainder in wallet
• Drinks: $40 added
• Home Renovations, Kids, Hockey, Gifts: Various amounts added

Holidays Sinking Funds

• Easter: $10 added, Total: $165
• Halloween, Christmas, New Year’s Eve: Various amounts added
• Black Friday: $10 added after correcting denomination error

Business Finances

• Organized by percentages
• Virtual Assistant, VipeCloud, Project Broadcast: Monthly services funded to be a month ahead
• Business Expenses, Office Supplies, Travel: Various amounts added

Technical & Personal Notes

• Printer issues affecting productivity
• Plans for getting a new printer considered
• Upcoming content includes cash stuffing for beginners and more videos after completing current orders

Conclusion

• Celebrated 6K YouTube giveaway winner announcement
• Encourages DM on Instagram for prize claiming
• Gratitude for support and engagement