Budgeting
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Here Are Some Unusual Ways to Motivate Yourself to Hit Your Financial Goals
Paying down debt and saving for retirement have a lot in common with starting a diet. They’re all something you plan on doing “tomorrow.” Except that there’s always another tomorrow when tomorrow rolls around. Much like a diet, financial responsibility is something you need to feel motivated to tackle. Otherwise, the first jelly donut (or…
Read MoreHow to Pay Off Debt Using the Lasso Method
You’ve heard plenty about the avalanche and snowball methods for paying off debt. They definitely have their merits. But don’t get buried in calculations or smacked in the face with a bunch of little debts that gang up on your savings. Instead, use the lasso method. It will wrangle your debt and put yourself on…
Read MoreTry a Kakeibo Budget To Be More Mindful With Your Money
There are plenty of budgeting methods out there. There’s the envelope method. The 50/30/20 philosophy. There are apps and software programs that help you keep track of it all. No matter which budgeting process works for you, most experts agree that making (and sticking to) a firm budget is paramount to financial success. That being…
Read MoreWhy You Should “Close Out” Your Budget Every Month
You hear it a lot. You absolutely need a personal budget. Every financial expert will tell you. There are multiple articles on this very site that help guide you towards building and maintaining a successful budget. You can even download multiple apps to help you out. It’s important! How will you ever feel in control…
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