Now’s time to get to work on an actual budget. I find that creating a budget and sticking to it is like meditation it is a constant practice of bringing your attention back to what you want to focus on. And in this case reminding yourself the reason that you need to stay within the […]
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Goal Setting This step is all about creating your spending goals, or how much of your savings/earnings you want to spend each month. This goal can also include how much of your earnings you want to save a month as well. These goals are important for creating a budget since it sets the bar for
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This is the step in which we start creating a budget, first step is to create a picture of your current spending. This gives you a realistic starting point, it is important to be honest about this based on actual numbers. Start Budget Spreadsheet It’s time to geek out on spreadsheets if you haven’t already
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When you find yourself in a tight space financially it can take a toll on your health, physically, mentally, and spiritually. It is important to take time out of each day to support yourself during this time. Exercise Take time each day to exercise. This does not mean a gym membership, unless the health insurance
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Coupons and Sales To spend less you first need to buy less, before you purchase anything ask do I really need this? Now that you have the application process started it is time to look at some of your day-to-day spending and see where you can stretch your dollar. First before you go shopping look
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I have this section on applying for programs as the first step since it can take time for the application process and sometimes your first application might be denied. Do not let that deter you instead find a community partner to help you figure everything out. A community partner is someone that has been OK’d
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Low on cash and worried about having enough to pay the bills? Facing a long time without work or on a fixed income? Ideas on how to spend less using my own experiences. I hear you and understand I understand what it is like to be worried about how to pay the bills. I have
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