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Want to save money AND live your best life? You can have both. Budgeting doesn’t have to be a bad thing. We have tips, tricks and tools that will help you save money without sacrificing the things you love.

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Ask Yourself These Questions Before Every Major Purchase Buying expensive items Budgeting

Ask Yourself These Questions Before Every Major Purchase

Even careful spenders run into tempting moments — a flashy gadget, a great sale, or a trip that sounds too good to skip. I’ve felt that pull myself, like when I upgraded to a pricier monitor even though my old one still worked. Enjoying a splurge isn’t the problem; regretting it later is. Before giving […]

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Why You Should “Close Out” Your Budget Every Month Woman Working on Budget at Desk Budgeting

Why You Should “Close Out” Your Budget Every Month

You hear it a lot. Having a budget is an important (and necessary) first step to having your finances in order. However, it doesn’t end there. Once you have your monthly budget habits running smoothly, you should take it one step further. It’s recommended that you take the time to “close out” your budget at […]

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How To Not Overspend When Planning Your Wedding Wedding Cake Topper on Money Budgeting

How To Not Overspend When Planning Your Wedding

Planning a wedding often brings excitement, anticipation, and a long list of decisions but it doesn’t have to bring financial stress. Many couples feel pressured to overspend in the name of creating a picture-perfect celebration, yet a meaningful event doesn’t require draining savings or taking on unnecessary debt. With thoughtful choices and a realistic budget, […]

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Spending Your Emergency Fund Mason Jar Full of Money Budgeting

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Spending Your Emergency Fund

In the world of personal finance, “money saved for a rainy day” is far from the sexiest investment you can make. That doesn’t mean it’s not important, though. When your life gets flipped upside down — whether from job loss, divorce, a death in the family, or any sort of unexpected financial crisis — having […]

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