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Budget 301: Maintain Me
If this were Netflix you could skip the recap (which was a fantastic idea by the way), but since this isn’t Netflix let’s just do a quick review: in Part One of this three-part series we defined what the Budget is and why it matters. Part Two helps you analyze your financial situation and actually create a first budget. See, wasn’t that so fast? In the final piece of this budget trilogy, you’re going to establish that budget habit and get into maintenance mode. It’s amazing how quickly you can make financial progress when executing a solid plan. You’ve got this.
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Budget 201: Get in Gear
Quick recap: In Part One of this three-part series we did an overview of why The Budget is so important (answer: stewardship), dispelled The Budget’s nasty reputation, and identified what The Budget actually is. We also laid out a few action steps. I’d love to know if any of you decided to track your spending and expenses, took a hard look at any debt, or defined some goals! Assuming that you did one or more of those things, now is the time to put your newfound information to good use. This month is the first month of the rest of your financial life! This month you’re going to bring a…
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Meal Planning: Taking the Angst Out of Dinner
You stare hopelessly into the refrigerator’s abyss. Mustard, pizza from last week, milk of questionable character. Close the door. Look around. Open the door again- nothing’s changed. No miraculous discovery to answer tonight’s question: What’s for dinner? Fifteen minutes of rummaging through cupboards and the freezer…and the winner is…takeout. Again. Sound familiar?
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Budget 101: Yes You Should
Let’s talk about The Budget. No, I did not just swear at you. It’s going to be fine. In so many households, “budget” is a dirty word. It denotes deprivation, poverty, and Ramen noodles. Friends, it does not have to be this way! The Budget is a valuable and frequently misunderstood tool in your belt. Today we’re going to lay the groundwork for an effective, long-lasting budgeting habit. We’ll talk about why The Budget is so important, what The Budget is not, and what The Budget is. At the end I’ll give you some clear, boots-on-the-ground action steps.
