Tag Archives: debt

Create a “fun” fund…

No one can (or should) completely strip their budget down to the bare minimum. For example, it’s not realistic to say you never dine out again. If you try to deprive yourself for extended periods of time, you may swing … Continue reading

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Money Talk

Approach your partner with empathy and ask: “What is your hope for spending this money?” Or “What is your fear around cutting this item?” when communicating around differences, any requests should be specific. So rather than saying, “We need to save … Continue reading

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Budget Boundaries

How can I set Budget Boundaries without burning myself out?My husband and I set boundaries by prioritizing making room for personal funds in our budget and cutting unnecessary expenses where we can. We have a certain dollar amount for each … Continue reading

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Rewards Card Program

Positively Purging–I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…

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Student Loan

Have a plan for your student loans, no matter the economy Understanding your student debt is one of the best strategies to stay on top of your loans, regardless of how the economy is performing, says Betsy Mayotte, founder of … Continue reading

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