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DECEMBER 6, 2022
With the economy making everyone extra cautious about spending , I really wanted to give myself the gift of not worrying about money this holiday season. How can anyone on a budget relax about money during the holidays? So, how can we enjoy the holidays without stressing about the inevitable dent they’ll leave in our savings?
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OCTOBER 10, 2021
In the early years of our marriage, the holidays used to throw a wrench in our financial plans. We’d spend the majority of the year being diligent budgeters and ignoring our desires to take lavish vacations, spend heavily on meals or buy the newest gadget. And then November would roll around. Start with a Percentage.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Pay off major debts Expected time: 5+ years Account types: Credit card debt, mortgage, student loans, car loans Getting out of debt is essential to the success of your other long-term financial goals. In addition to your own contributions, many children receive cash gifts for birthdays or holiday presents over the years.
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NOVEMBER 15, 2021
For instance, if you set a holiday budget and then went way over that, you might feel guilty and start looking for ways to cut back in other areas. Overspending: Thinking that you’re so deep in debt that what’s one more charge on the credit card or one more night out, so you just keep digging yourself a deeper and deeper hole.
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JULY 5, 2021
But if that pick-me-up is what you need to help you get through the week, it’s OK to keep it in your budget and savor it. Enjoy that latte without shame but then look at other parts of your budget where you can cut back. Cashback points don’t come close to the interest charges you will pay when you carry a credit card balance.
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APRIL 17, 2023
Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. Employers are now providing a broader suite of benefits and are increasingly recognizing the importance of financial wellness programs for employees.
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MARCH 8, 2022
When people are tired or temptations are especially aggressive (hello, holiday season!), How many bath bombs have been purchased on credit cards in the name of self-care? The reasons not to spend —or to save, if you’d like to put it more positively—are often vague, rooted in a fuzzy sense of what one should do.
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