There are so many aspects to money management. You need to learn how to create a budget, how to not live paycheck-to-paycheck, how to create an emergency fund, and how to retire on time.
And because there’s so much to focus on, it can be pretty overwhelming.
But as I searched to find some helpful money management advice for you, I came across some really helpful infographics that laid it all out.
I really love helping people out with their lifestyle changes which means I really wanted to provide value to you in this article. And I knew that help with money management was a big way I could do this.
So I hope this list of money graphs will help you out with your finances and getting ahead!
Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Whether it’s spring or not, it’s so important to get things organized financially before you start on anything.
And this graph shows you exactly what you need to do in order to get that done. With info on categories like sorting papers, how to go paperless, and what you should and shouldn’t shred, it’s such a great infographic to get you started on the right path!
Update: Original page that held the infographic no longer exists. Also, because the image isn’t loading up just right, you can read over the money infographic here.
How to Budget
Now onto budgeting! This is an easy rundown on how to get your budget organized, where to put the right info, and what reminders you need in place. It’s simple, but simple is good since figuring out money can be a bit overwhelming.
Read more on budgeting from Fiscal Fitness here!
The 50/20/30 Rule
For the longest time I kept hearing about 50/20/30 rule, but it wasn’t until recently when I learned what this awesome budgeting rule was. Now I would explain it to you myself, but I think that would negate the purpose of this infographic.
Update: Original page with the budgeting infographic is no longer there.
How to Save Money All Year Long
Need a helpful visual reminder on when you should buy to save money on certain items? Well here’s your cheat sheet for scoring deals on necessities and saving money! I really appreciate this one since I like looking for the best deals on whatever I’m purchasing.
Update: The original site, Ladies’ Home Journal, no longer exists.
Save $400 a Month With These 98 Tips
Yes! An infographic on a ton of ways to save $400 a month! So many people could use this (I know I do), so I knew I had to share it with you.
There are so many different combinations of ways to save $400, so it’s great when you get helpful examples!
Read more on how to save money from The Budget Diet here.
10 Money Lessons Warren Buffett Can Teach Us
And of course I couldn’t leave you without some great infographics on money lessons from the pros. Because they’ve been successful, they’re the best people to emulate and learn from.
What I like the best about this one is how they talk about investing and how nobody cares about your money as much as you do. It’s so important to make yourself knowledgeable on how to invest, and then make your own decision on how and where you want to invest it.
Because if you leave it to a financial adviser, they probably won’t be doing what’s in your best interest.
Read more from the Best Finance Schools on Warren Buffet here.
Side Note: Because the image isn’t loading up clearly, you can check out the infographic here.
17 Ways Successful People Think Differently About Money
This one is interesting because when it came to a “successful” and “unsuccessful mindset,” I could really see what they were talking about.
Before I started pursuing my dreams and going after big financial goals, some of these thoughts and attitudes were my own.
And seeing this just shows me how far my mindset has gone. I may not be rich just yet, but I am working on getting there with a positive attitude.
Update: Original page on Mindvalley no longer exists.
Learn to Save Money With the Frugal Habits of the Rich
The “secrets” of the rich? Heck yes! I need all the help I can get! It really is fun to see how these successful people save money where others would spend it all.
Update: Original page on site is no longer there, but you can read Buddy Loan’s article on the frugal habits of the super-rich here. Also, because the image isn’t loading up right, you can see the full infographic here.
Energy Saving Tips to Lower Your Energy Bills
Whether it’s the summertime when you’re reading this or not, it really is great to learn how to save money on energy bills. It can cut costs down dramatically and help you get that much closer to being debt free or moving closer to a certain financial goal.
Update: Original page on Home Depot no longer exists.
New Grad’s Guide to Personal Finances
When you’re just coming into adulthood and getting out of college, it’s so important to get started off on the right foot. And that’s why I think this infographic is great for any of my readers who have just graduated or are about to.
It can be confusing when it comes to building good credit, learning how to budget, and even the best cities for college grads. But this graph explains it all and gives a graduate a helping hand.
Update: Original page on Onlinecollege.org no longer exists.
Bonus Infographic on Saving Money
I honestly couldn’t leave you without giving you just one more infographic to help you out with your finances!
It’s called the Mindless Money Program and this graph explains how this program helps you to invest, pay bills, and save money mindlessly (stress/worry free).
Oh, and it shows you how much left over you’ll have to spend… mindlessly.
Update: Site is no longer there.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
The infograph on the best time of year to buy certain items is important to know. It will help you find the best deals on seasonal items as well as items you regularly need. Buy it in the right month and you can save a lot of money each year.
This is so true Robert. 🙂