Smart Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping
It’s already that time! It feels like the kids just finished school and now we are preparing for the next
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It’s already that time! It feels like the kids just finished school and now we are preparing for the next
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There is no doubt that we are in a period of high inflation. Prices are increasing and at some point,
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Financial resolutions can be made at any time of the year. I’ve read that about 40% of Americans set their
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Creating a budget is one of the most important things you can do to live balanced. A budget is a
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Grocery shopping can be a time-consuming, stressful and expensive experience. And that’s why there are so many tips out there
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Sinking funds are separate savings accounts or “buckets” that are intended for a specific purpose. Let’s say for example that
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It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset that in order to stick within our budget we must do nothing!
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Living beneath your means is spending less money than you earn. If you routinely spend more money than you earn,
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We all have spending triggers. You know, those impulses to spend money we don’t “need” to be spending. The trick
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Reviewing your budget ideally is done monthly. It is a time to assess what is going right and what needs
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How much money should you save for your emergency fund? Emergency funds are available money that is ready to use
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Defining Needs vs. Wants in your budget is an effective way to prioritize your spending, make financial decisions, and stay
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Including fun money in your budget is really a must if you want to have balance in your life. I’m
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Short-term financial goals require a different strategy than those for mid-term or long-term goals. Short-term financial goals are goals that
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You want to pay down debt, but it feels impossible on your current income. It’s definitely a challenge. But, it
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If you are looking to start saving money to buy a house you’ll want to do a little research to
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Creating budget categories will help you stay on top of your finances and ultimately lead to spending that is in
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How do you create a budget? It is helpful to review your spending, reconcile your bank statement, and define your
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Values-based spending is a money management approach that ensures your money decisions are aligned with your values. Basically, all of
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Budgeting for irregular expenses is an easy step to forget. Do you know what irregular expenses are? They are the
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A little more planning and discipline is required when you budget for irregular income. However, once you work out the
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How can you change your mindset about budgets? When I was younger I thought we only followed a budget when
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Budget methods are important to consider. Pick a budget method that works for you and you are more likely to
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How do you prepare for a recession in order to feel comfortable in the event of financial doom? You may
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