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3 Tips to Ensure You Adhere to Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember when I first started budgeting, I found it extremely easy to stick to my budget. As a result, I always knew where I stood financially, and had detailed budgets and spending reports should anything go awry. This is because I couldn’t afford to stray from my budget. Review Your Budget Frequently.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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Once we got married we realized we have great jobs and a great income, but where is all the money going? We knew that we would make more money but we wanted to be able to buy a house with a conventional mortgage and we can’t come up with the down payment so we need to ratchet down. Making a budget and cutting expenses.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. I offer a worksheet (pdf) to track your found money to email subscribers (along with other freebies). And put the money in your emergency fund!

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Money vs. Family Life

freestuff.tv

One of the best things about starting your career from the bottom is that it is a progression from college. Yes, you now have responsibility (albeit limited) and earn money, but it is the transition period where you still have lots of freedom and flexibility. Money Does Not Equal Happiness. Reduced Free Time.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. You’ll be surprised how much you accumulate and don’t forget to deposit the money in your emergency fund. What is your skill set?