Appeared on social networks, the budget envelope is a simple method that would make it easier to manage your money. It consists of withdrawing a certain sum and storing it in separate envelopes according to your needs (rent, shopping, transport).
Managing your budget is not easy, whether in town or online, there are many temptations. To learn how to better manage your budget and get value for money, the budget envelope can be an effective method.
She’s a content creator. “The universe of Ange Line” and mother of several children who popularized the technique. In full professional retraining, the Ile-de-France resident in Rouen decides to take a new turn, to better control her expenses. For this, she decides to withdraw the sums necessary for her daily life for a month and distribute them in a small envelope of transparent pockets.
“Despite good salaries, we didn’t put money aside. I didn’t understand why. So, I developed my method. For me, it worked so well that I wanted to share it on the social networks (…)” declared Angelique to the Parisian.
Very quickly, the method became all the rage and became a real phenomenon. Today, more and more French people are testing this method in the hope of saving money. Discover in this article the best binders to make budget envelopes.
The most practical: Budget A6 binder from Mrssbea
This budget envelope is shaped like a notebook, the interior is organized and the cover is velvety. It includes transparent pockets for storing cash, budget sheets for locating expenses, colored stickers and labels for better organization. This way, you can register your purchases as you measure and classify them more easily.
Mrssbea – Budget A6 Binder
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Included in the kit:
- a budget workbook
- binder pocket
- a budget sheet
- color stickers
- labels in french
The most colorful: Budget A6 binder from JOSPL
From the outside this marble budget binder looks classic, but inside it features colorful bookmarks, colorful stickers and patterned budget cards.
JOSPL – Budget A6 Binder
© JOSPL – Budget A6 binderThe price offers are listed in ascending order of price. The prices displayed are inclusive of VAT (all taxes included). The price of postage displayed corresponds to the cheapest home delivery offered by the merchant. aufeminin.com references in its price tables the merchants who wish to be present on the condition that they display prices with VAT (including VAT – all taxes included) and that they present an excellent level of quality of service and customer satisfaction. This referencing is paid. Our price tables are therefore not exhaustive of all the offers and merchants present on the market. The offers present in the price tables are updated daily and several times a day for certain shops.
Included in the kit
- a budget workbook
- a pen holder
- transparent pockets
- stickers
- sheets
The most surprising: budget binder from Touve
This budget A6 binder has a sturdy, chrome-coloured cover. It is equipped with several compartments to slide credit cards and important documents. It is supplied with 12 budget sheets and 12 transparent pockets, as well as various stickers to facilitate your organization.
TOUVE – Budget binder
© TOUVE – Budget binderThe price offers are listed in ascending order of price. The prices displayed are inclusive of VAT (all taxes included). The price of postage displayed corresponds to the cheapest home delivery offered by the merchant. aufeminin.com references in its price tables the merchants who wish to be present on the condition that they display prices with VAT (including VAT – all taxes included) and that they present an excellent level of quality of service and customer satisfaction. This referencing is paid. Our price tables are therefore not exhaustive of all the offers and merchants present on the market. The offers present in the price tables are updated daily and several times a day for certain shops.
Included in the kit:
- chrome filing cabinet with storage for bank cards
- 12 transparent pockets
- “alphabet” stickers and decals
- budget sheets
The most classic: A6 Budget binder from IJIAMY
Black, chic and sober, this A6 binder is ideal to go unnoticed. You can use the transparent plastic pockets at your convenience, store your cards in the slots provided and close it using the press stud. It comes with budget sheets, an integrated ruler and stickers of different colors.
IJIAMY – Budget A6 Binder
© IJIAMY – A6 Budget BinderThe price offers are listed in ascending order of price. The prices displayed are inclusive of VAT (all taxes included). The price of postage displayed corresponds to the cheapest home delivery offered by the merchant. aufeminin.com references in its price tables the merchants who wish to be present on the condition that they display prices with VAT (including VAT – all taxes included) and that they present an excellent level of quality of service and customer satisfaction. This referencing is paid. Our price tables are therefore not exhaustive of all the offers and merchants present on the market. The offers present in the price tables are updated daily and several times a day for certain shops.
Included in the kit:
- black binder with solid cover
- recess for credit cards
- budget sheets
- clear pockets
- colorful stickers
The most glittery: VIPNAJI A6 Budget binder
This budget A6 binder is far from ordinary. Its cover is glittery and colorful. Inside are transparent pockets, patterned budget pages and all kinds of stickers (expenditure theme, stickers…) plus an integrated ruler.
VIPNAJI – A6 Budget Binder
© VIPNAJIThe price offers are listed in ascending order of price. The prices displayed are inclusive of VAT (all taxes included). The price of postage displayed corresponds to the cheapest home delivery offered by the merchant. aufeminin.com references in its price tables the merchants who wish to be present on the condition that they display prices with VAT (including VAT – all taxes included) and that they present an excellent level of quality of service and customer satisfaction. This referencing is paid. Our price tables are therefore not exhaustive of all the offers and merchants present on the market. The offers present in the price tables are updated daily and several times a day for certain shops.
Included in the kit:
- built-in ruler
- colorful stickers
- stickers announcing the purchase category
- pages to manage the budget
- transparent pockets for storing money
To properly manage your budget, you must first analyze your expenses (what are my needs? what are my mandatory expenses?). As you go, you can make a list of priorities and how to distribute them throughout the month. It is also necessary to note the expenses and keep receipts to be sure of your budget and to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Tip for choosing your budget envelope, if you are messy, choose a budget binder with:
- a bookmark
- budget sheets
- stickers indicating the category of your expenses
How long to use his budget envelope?
You can use a budget envelope for as long as needed. This can be a method to save before a particular event (birthday, wedding…) or simply a way to manage your budget in a sustainable way.
