Financial Toolkit: Lesson 4, Create Categories
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There are as many budget methods as there are people. My hope is that I can help recommend ideas so that you will find the method that works for you. […]
Financial Toolkit: Lesson 3, Time to Snowball
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Inflation hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in August 2022, further diminishing the American dollar and increasing the price of everything from gas to groceries. According to data from Lending […]
Financial Tool Kit: Lesson 2, Track Your Categories
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In the last post, I discussed tracking in place of formal budgeting, Most budgets fail because people don’t track their expenses. Well, congratulations! You’re already one step ahead! When I […]
Financial Tool Kit: Lesson 1, Build a Better Budget
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Inflation has hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, diminishing the real value of your paychecks and increasing the price of everything from gas to groceries. According to […]