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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. lined paper. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. Set your calendar aside, and grab some lined paper. calculator.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Everything looked great on paper. Health Sharing Ministry.

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