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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The cost of building a life isn’t. According to a Gallup survey , only one in three Americans prepares a detailed household budget. And if you’re not a recent grad but someone who just wants to get those dollar signs situated, a budget’s a budget—it doesn’t discriminate, and everyone should have one.

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APRIL 10, 2023

Review your bank and credit card statements Even if you check on your bank accounts daily, pulling your bank and credit card statements can help you understand how the first quarter of the year has gone. See how your spending breaks down and determine where (or if) you need to adjust your budget.

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JULY 4, 2022

According to a 2022 survey by Deloitte, 36% of millennials and 29% of Gen Z cited “cost of living” as their greatest concern. Track your budget. If you need additional capabilities, she suggests you try You Need a Budget (YNAB ), but note that this requires a monthly fee. Do you know where your money is going?

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APRIL 1, 2024

Not to mention, low wages, staggering student debt and compounding credit card debt. In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds. Soaring food prices: grocery prices have increased by 25% over the past four years.

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APRIL 8, 2024

A survey from Debt.com found that millennials carry the highest debt load—13% of that age group have accrued $10,000 to $30,000 in debt. The same study from Debt.com found that one in three credit card holders in the U.S. have maxed out their credit cards to cover expenses due to inflation.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Unfortunately, the odds aren’t necessarily in their favor: A survey of pandemic entrepreneurs found that more than half believe their business will fail within the year without extra aid. After all, without cash flow and a solid financial plan that includes costs and expenses, you won’t be able to get your business off the ground.

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JULY 3, 2022

But while it can be a convenient way to make purchases and get the things you need without using a credit card, it can also become a financial headache if you aren’t careful. Falling behind on payments can mean late fees and possibly even a dip in your credit score if the problem isn’t fixed quickly.

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