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The Spending Plan Mentality

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

in Psychology , says that what we call things, and how we think about certain concepts, can influence our behavior. My retirement account contribution, emergency fund contribution, car payments, utility bills, and mortgage are all set up so that they are paid automatically each month. Eating out a few times a month.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

Family Balance Sheet

It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. It really was no way to live; constantly worrying about a surprise bill dropping through the door and how I could handle even the slightest financial emergency.

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