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Here’s the thing: some people are just natural-born spenders. Give them some money and POOF! It’s gone! Anyone can change their ways (heck, I did) …but sometimes it is what it is. If you’re a spender, it doesn’t mean you can’t also be a saver! In fact, there are some easy ways for spenders to […]
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When it comes to holiday spending, it’s better to be proactive instead of reactive! What I mean is, the earlier you can start planning, saving and preparing for the holidays, the better. We still have a good 3 months before Christmas, and that’s plenty of time to get your budget ready for the holidays. I
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One thing that I want you to know about budgeting is that it’s never going to be perfect. Yup. I said it. Budgeting will never work out 100%. The sooner you accept that fact, the happier you’ll be with budgeting overall. I’m a budget coach and I don’t get it right all the time. We’re
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When it comes to your financial situation, it’s important to set goals and keep tabs on your progress along the way. If you aren’t setting goals, then what are you really working towards? And, if you aren’t keeping tabs on your progress, how do you know if you will actually reach your goals? The ability
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Money places a central part in our day-to-day lives, yet the majority of us have yet to master the money basics. There are so many skills you can learn to improve your financial well-being—no matter what state your finances are in! Money can be intimidating, especially when you find yourself spending more than you save.
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Personal finance—you can’t live without it! Literally! Money runs our lives. I don’t mean that in a bad way, but in a matter-of-fact way. We need money to survive. We need money to enjoy our lives. Everything has a cost. It is what it is! Since we can’t escape capitalist society, it’s important to put
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News flash: You don’t have to make a lot of money to be good at managing it! In fact, if you can master managing money with less income, you can make some amazing progress when more income eventually comes your way. Hopefully you’re thinking “Challenge accepted!” Regardless of how much money you make, I want
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When it comes to your financial situation, it’s important to set goals and keep tabs on your progress along the way. If you aren’t setting goals, then what are you really working towards? And, if you aren’t keeping tabs on your progress, how do you know if you will actually reach your goals? The ability
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According to the dictionary, the word “estate” has multiple definitions. It can mean social standing or rank, especially of a high order. The word can also mean the assets and liabilities left by a person at their death. For the purposes of thinking about your financial situation, we’re focusing on the latter definition. Every adult
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