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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan. Create a budget calendar.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Home and auto expenses are two big budget categories and by keeping these expenses low, we were able to put more aside to our debts.

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