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How to Track Cash Flow with a Detailed Budget
How to Track Cash Flow with a Detailed Budget

Budgeting is a sign of freedom where you are in the driver’s seat on spending and saving decisions. It’s your guidepost to build wealth as a family. [. . .] If budgeting evokes angst and contempt for you, it’s time for a new approach. Go read this article about how to budget without dread and come back when you’ve finished it.

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How to Use the Envelope Budget
How to Use the Envelope Budget

An envelope budget system is a great tool for new college grads, even high school students who are working part-time. Learning this simple tool is a great way for young people to get started on the right trajectory.

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New + Noteworthy, TacticsDeb MeyerWorthyNestbudget, budgeting, family budget, debt, goals, savings, spending, spending plan, cash flow, financially responsible, pay off debt, save more, envelope budget, detailed budget, budget template, spend less, needs, wants, emergency fund, opportunity fund, credit card debt, student loan debt, online envelope budgetComment
Don't be a Budget Hater! Here's How to Budget Better.
Don't be a Budget Hater! Here's How to Budget Better.

In my own financial journey, I have learned that budgeting doesn't have to be intimidating, stressful, or boring. In fact, budgeting can help you reach your loftiest goals. My hope is to help you shift your perspective on budgeting by the end of this post. I promise you that it is totally possible to feel better about budgeting.

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How Much is Enough?
How Much is Enough?

What is “enough” in financial terms? Is it a million dollars? $3 million? More?

Clients frequently ask me how much money they need to comfortably retire. Even as a CFP® with over fifteen years of experience, I can never give them a blanket response. There are a variety of quantitative and qualitative factors to consider.

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3 Simple Steps to an Opportunity Fund
3 Simple Steps to an Opportunity Fund

Maintaining an emergency fund of a few thousand dollars for true emergencies is great because it satisfies basic physiological and safety needs.  But once you’re mentally able to move up the hierarchy of needs to psychological needs and self-actualization, you’re ready to build an opportunity fund.  Saving for the future will seem far more enjoyable. 

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