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How to Prevent that Bonus From Destroying Your Budget

On January 7, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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So, you got a bonus. Whether it was a bonus for all of the hard work you did last year, a payout from your financial investments, or a stimulus check, it probably feels really exciting. But it might also feel…

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My Debt and Savings Recap: January Edition

On January 30, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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It’s hard to believe we’ve made it to the end of January 2019 already. I don’t know about you, but the month passed in a blur of recovering from the holiday season, keeping up with new goals, and cleaning out…

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How to Help Your Kids Set Achievable Goals

On January 28, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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As parents, I think it’s easy for us to dream big on the account of our children – to have big goals for what they will achieve today, this week, month, and even into their entire lives. While I don’t…

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5 Ways To Embrace Weight Loss on a Budget

On January 7, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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Deciding to lose weight is a huge step and can often come with the initial desire to do so, but without the planning needed to sustain it long-term. I should know because 11 years ago my husband and I set…

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2018 Resolution Re-Evaluation: A Strong Finish

On December 31, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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Why Resolution Re-Evaluation? It’s the final day of 2018 and the perfect time to discuss and reflect on those resolutions we made back in January and how we’ve fared over the past 12 months. Resolution re-evaluation is a quick way to…

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Celebrating One Year of The Blog

On December 27, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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It’s been one year since the first post on this blog and cannot believe how much we’ve accomplished together. I’d like to start off by saying how thankful I am to YOU, for coming back week after week, reading my posts,…

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Inspiring Your Goals: Blogs, Books, and More

On December 13, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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As we head toward a New Year (it’s coming up quick) and start to envision what our goals and dreams are for 2019, I thought it might be fun to take a look at a few blogs and books that…

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Are You Saying Yes and No to the Right Things?

On November 29, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
11 Comments

I’d just like to mention that January 1 is coming. I don’t know about you but, for me, January 1 is typically filled with feelings of apprehension and regret. Apprehension because I’ve likely set a goal or made a resolution…

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How to Make a Promise That You’ll Keep

On November 8, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
16 Comments

So many of us make promises to ourselves, regarding exercise, finances, etc., and then don’t keep them. In fact, we might repeat that pattern over and over again. [...]

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Why Your Budget Matters (And What You Should Do Now)

On October 1, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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Over the last year, I've been bringing you tips and tricks about how to get your finances in order. It occurred to me, though, that you might not know why I even bother. Why does it matter to me that you know how to manage your family's finances? Why would I even care? [...]

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How to Make Goals and Achieve Financial Success: Part 3

On September 20, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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Financial goals are created much the same as our personal goals, with one major difference – they involve our finances. Pretty self-explanatory? You’d think so, and yet a lot goes into making sure that your financial goals are not only specific enough that you can follow them, but [...]

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How to Make Goals and Achieve Financial Success: Part 2

On September 17, 2018
By Sarah Brumley
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It’s important to know that the actual process of goal setting doesn’t stop after we've made a list. If we actually intend to meet that goal, we need to dig a little deeper and create a [...]

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