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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

Why These 3 Popular Money Moves Don’t Work

Let’s be honest. Sometimes there are well-meaning people out there that believe that in order to achieve financial success you have to follow their rules step-by-step. It’s just not true. And that’s why today I want to talk about three popular money moves that are frequently recommended but don’t necessarily

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Save Money on a DIY Project

So you’ve got a project that needs doing and a quote that’s higher than you expected. Should you save a little money by doing it yourself or bite the bullet and hire the professional? If you’re not quite sure then you’re in the right place. That’s exactly what were chatting

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Incorporate Separate Line Items for Spending

It’s important to incorporate spending into your budget as soon as possible. If you aren’t sure how to do that, today’s episode is for you! I’m walking you through how to create separate spending line items for each individual in your family AND how to keep track of it all

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So you failed in your monthly budget
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

So You Failed in Your Monthly Budget, Now What?

So, you failed in your monthly budget. It’s a terrible feeling and yet it happens to us all at one point in time or another. The key is to move forward. Today we’re talking about four steps to take so that you can press on passed that failed budget and

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Keep Your Friends and Your Budget, Too

We’ve all been there at one point or another, wondering how to keep our friends and maintain our budget at the same time. It starts with a friend calling to ask if you want to go to dinner. You look at that well-planned budget for the month, and suddenly you

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How to Create the Ideal Budget for Your Family
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Create the Ideal Budget for Your Family

Want to create the ideal budget for your family but aren’t sure where to start? Well you’re in the right place. Today we’re chatting about three steps to take to ensure budgeting success – no matter how bad your financial situation looks right now. Sound like something you need? Well

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Budgeting
Sarah

How To RSVP Yes To Birthdays When Money is Tight

It’s my birthday this week and that got me thinking about celebrating birthdays on a budget. Specifically, how to RSVP yes to birthdays when money is tight or already earmarked for a specific purpose. Trust me, I’ve been there. As my birthday gift to you, I’m giving you my top

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Budgeting
Sarah

How to Make Date Night Work With Your Budget

As spring approaches, we find ourselves immersed in the season of love. And while that’s all well and good, if you trying to achieve a big financial goal, you might be wondering how to make date night work on a budget. Not to worry, I have some ideas that might

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Categorize Your Expenses and Achieve Your Goals

A list of all the bills you pay each month can do the trick when you’re creating your first budget, but if you want to see the needle move when it comes to achieving your goals, then it’s time to categorize your expenses. It doesn’t take long but it makes

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

7 Things to Consider for a Successful 2024 Budget

We’re off to the running and 2024 is well underway. Sure, it might be the first week, but if we don’t get started achieving those goals now, we’ll never get the results we desire. And financial goals are no different. The sooner you start with a successful 2024 budget, the

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