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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 the most frugal of individuals can face those almost impossible-to-resist spending temptations. Whether it’s an incredible sale on the big screen television you’ve been eyeing or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation opportunity, the importance of frugality can be very hard to remember. Especially when your inner child is screeching “but I want that!” Take me, for […]

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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. 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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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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