The biggest mistakes I made when I started cash budgeting

When I began budgeting and getting serious about managing my money, I made a bunch of mistakes in the first month. I kept discovering debts I hadn't initially considered, and I kept overestimating how much money we actually had.

However, my biggest blunder was comparing myself to successful budgeting channels on YouTube. They seemed to have it all together with stylish matching binders and loads of cash to stuff, and I mistakenly made myself to feel like I wasn't good enough.

Over time, my supplies changed as I received thoughtful gifts from other budgeters and friends. But here's the thing—never think you need expensive gear to succeed.

Put pen to paper and work on your money game first. The frivolity and challenges and gear can come later.

I now cherish my videos with homemade envelopes, a light held up with a chip clip, and the fact that I made mistakes along the way without investing money in things I didn't genuinely love and want.

That Liz had no idea she was in for the journey of her life.