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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

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Imagine our surprise to discover that it didn’t take long to run out of money, even though we had a higher income — and we thought we could afford what we were doing. Managing Your Resources. We both like to eat out. He’s big into action figures for movies he likes (particularly Lord of the Rings).

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The Spending Plan Mentality

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Instead of being restricted by what’s available in certain categories, I have the feeling that I am directing my resources. 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. We want an emergency fund.

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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Are you having a hard time controlling your finances? Many parents are finding it hard to control their finances and stretch their wallet these days more than ever. The key out of this is to start changing your perspectives about money and become more effective and responsible in handling your resources properly.

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Yes, we followed the recommendations outlined in Dave Ramsey’s resources, Total Money Make Over/ Financial Peace University. More diligence with finances brought in more income producing opportunities for us. Tell us about you and your family.

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

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A budget might not change your circumstances, especially if the problem is income, but a budget will help prioritize the funds that are available. A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage.

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