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Money Matters: How to Prepare Your Finances for a Recession

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Prepare ahead of time and create a bare bones budget that includes only your essentials — think food, shelter, clothes, transportation and insurance — so you have a plan in the event that you experience a loss of income or need to cut expenses suddenly. An emergency fund is vital regardless of the larger economic climate.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. I would know. But how can you balance the two?

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

From a personal point of view, I much prefer living debt free. The problem is, every time I sent money to my savings account, I would mentally think about how much that amount would have reduced my debt. High interest charges make it harder to put money aside for saving.