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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

Welcome to the first article in our new budgeting series. Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. 6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To. Setting a budget is important for your financial health. Setting a budget is important for your financial health.

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Which Bill Payments to Prioritize When You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Utilities Top utilities that you need to pay first are electric, gas, and water bills. Telephone and cellphone bills may be important to you but always prioritize your health and safety first before anything else. Taxes Even though, the budget is tight , sad to say, you still need to file your income tax.

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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You would need to add in the cost of all necessary utilities like gas, electricity, telephone and water. Although you can do this too, we will leave space in the budget for you to buy these items. This portion of the budget would be a big fat zero. If you have made changes in your budget to spend less, what did you do?

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. By implementing these two things into your shopping, you can drastically reduce your grocery budget for the month. Long distance telephone services, mortgages, insurance, and utility costs can all be reduced. This can save you boatloads of money.

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