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JULY 5, 2021

But if that pick-me-up is what you need to help you get through the week, it’s OK to keep it in your budget and savor it. Enjoy that latte without shame but then look at other parts of your budget where you can cut back. Cashback points don’t come close to the interest charges you will pay when you carry a credit card balance.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

It’s become more difficult in the past year, however, to know what your expenses will be each month—and that makes it all the more challenging to stick to a budget. As you think about your personal finances heading into 2023, credit card debt should be top of mind.

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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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OCTOBER 10, 2021

We’d spend the majority of the year being diligent budgeters and ignoring our desires to take lavish vacations, spend heavily on meals or buy the newest gadget. Every January, we would find ourselves with a large credit card balance and would have to adjust our goals to make up for it. And then November would roll around.

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APRIL 1, 2024

A turbulent housing market: 2023 was the most expensive home-buying year in a decade. 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.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Keep reading for ways to help you make the most of your budget. Why are groceries so expensive right now? But with some simple changes to how you shop, you can stretch your food budget further. Retailers often put the most expensive items at eye level, making them easier to grab. from April 2022 to April 2023.

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MARCH 8, 2022

How many bath bombs have been purchased on credit cards in the name of self-care? Faced with spending decisions , you might ask yourself whether a purchase supports your core values. More than this, advertising often appeals to our sense of self, frequently tying products to concepts or feelings that we truly believe in.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

It can be as simple as a missed credit card payment and the resulting fee haunting you from years past, or maybe you had a house foreclosure or car repossession. For some people, that might be doubling down on a budget to track your spending. Determine the facts. Change takes time.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Following a financial independence plan, which includes a savings system and budget, will be the key to chasing your goals while maintaining a roof over your head and food in the fridge. Before opening accounts or building budgets, spend a little time reflecting on your patterns. Start an emergency fund.

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APRIL 2, 2015

For these reasons I am huge fan of payment plans, both for making my own purchases in my business and for clients to pay me. On the expenses side , I can easily budget for expenses. But do be fully aware of any costs and pitfalls involved so that you can plan and budget accordingly. Click here for immediate access.

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AUGUST 26, 2011

For these reasons I am huge fan of payment plans, both for making my own purchases in my business and for clients to pay me. On the expenses side, I can easily budget for expenses. But do be fully aware of any costs and pitfalls involved so that you can plan and budget accordingly. (c) c) 2011 Tracey Lawton.

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JULY 25, 2022

I’m no stranger to setting lofty money goals : At 9 years old I became cognizant of the idea of college—a seemingly far-off milestone that my parents described as “important” and “expensive”—and decided I needed to proactively save money for my college education. Invest in the stock market.

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