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A Single Mother Struggling to Budget Weighs the Balance Between Just Surviving and Really Living

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So, I had to learn to stick to my budget , which wasn’t easy, especially for someone who’d had to repeat a year of high school math. How did I rationalize spending money that put me slightly over budget? Even more confident. It was almost impossible on my own. This was the start of my small splurges.

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Transforming Your Relationship with Money

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For some people, that might be doubling down on a budget to track your spending. Complete the exercise by writing down the things you think would make you feel confident around your finances. Work with them to develop strategies to help you break these patterns.

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An interview with Admin Awards Founder, Sunny Nunan, by Executive Support Magazine

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To read this interview in Executive Support Magazine visit: [link] Sunny Nunan is the CEO and Founder of the Admin Awards in the USA, created in honor of her mother, a life-long administrative professional Can we start with a little background information? Where are you from and what is your background? What inspires and motivates you?

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2023 Financial Forecast: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

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Now, for the good news: Although there’s bound to be factors that are beyond your control, feeling more confident about your finances can help you navigate whatever comes your way. In the past year, two dynamics in the broader economy have made it especially difficult to stick with a budget and avoid racking up debt.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She’s also been recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America by Savoy magazine and as one of the Top 25 Influential Black Women in Business by The Network Journal. With an estimated $108 billion annual budget across California schools, Davenport’s work as a steward for public education is significant.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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Going along to get along sounds like a restful approach to your interactions, but in reality, learning how to stand up for yourself—to ask for what you want, say no when necessary and insist on due respect—is much more effective for facing the world with confidence. What is it that you want? Choose your words wisely. And it worked. “I

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Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

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The president of the nonprofit where she volunteered as a personal finance educator for kids wanted her for a new role as a financial management consultant, where she would help people with their budgets and credit reports. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. When can I start?

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