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

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Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. You are directing your money where to go–giving YOU the authority over your money. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We have led 7 sessions of Financial Peace University mostly to keep ourselves motivated. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. What are your financial goals now? Who could you give money to?

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Many of their ideas were inspiring and their stories continued to motivate me through the entire process. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends.

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6 Tips for Setting Better Goals

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Before you get started on your goal, you need to take some time to look inside. Be realistic not just about what you can accomplish, but what you might have to give up in order to reach your goal. Think about what you will do, or how you will celebrate, when you achieve your goal. What helps you set better goals?

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Money and Marriage – How To Get And Stay On The Same Track and $999.99 Giveaway

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There are many decisions to consider and much give and take that is needed to make a successful and long lasting marriage. You may have different needs and desires and goals for your life. Perhaps he doesn’t like spicy food, but she grew up with it and loves it. Give Each Other A Break And Some Breathing Room.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. What are your financial goals now?

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. Meal plan based on dietary needs and whatever your hot buttons are for foods. (I What are your financial goals now?

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