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

Family Balance Sheet

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Some items are fixed and are recurring each month, but other things are variable (change month to month) such as groceries, heating/cooling, clothing, restaurants. Total your expenses.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.