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Small Money Mistakes That Have Big Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, in this article, we’re going to look at 10 small money mistakes that many people make, often unaware of the impact they are having on their financial security. Not Having a Budget I know, you’ve heard it all before but have you taken action on this one yet? Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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Guest Post Author Bio: Elias Cortez, from Dallas, TX is currently a freelance writer specializing in writing on education and career information articles. View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. achieve financial targets. Create a Budget.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

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Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week?

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. Smart Family Finance: Is Your Budget Easy to Beat?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Sometimes a cash diet (not a crash diet) is necessary to get the ball rolling to help you reach your goals. This doesn’t mean you will always live with a cash budget, although you certainly could.

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Find Out How Olivia & Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage in 33 Months

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I knew I was going to be a stay at home mom when we had kids and since we were both teachers, we simply could not afford for me to stay home, unless we got rid of something big in our budget. Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. Budget – Obvious, I know.

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