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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. Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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Medi-Share Update: One Year Later

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We scrambled to research new plans, but after 11 years with the same company we were out of the loop regarding the insurance landscape at that time. She’s a very active kid, and missed swim practice and meets, her holiday band and choral concert, Girl Scout meetings, and holiday parties.