Koala Planning

I started my zero-based budgeting and cash stuffing journey in January 2022 when just after Christmas 2021 my husband and I realised we were living paycheck to paycheck with no nest egg. We had a one year old little boy and it really scared us that should anything happen and we couldn't fund an emergency. This is a similar story to most people looking to the internet for ideas on how to do better and its how I came to know the cash stuffing community who have been nothing but so supportive through out this journey.

In one year I managed to save up $22000 which was the goal for 2022. A supportive husband and a community of amazing friends in the budgeting community backing me made it possible.

2023 had a rocky start with unemployment but I wasn't scared. For the first time we had savings , we were ahead on bills and the Lord answered my prayers in providing me with a role that not only allowed for career progression but I am able to look to the future with new financial goals.