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Learning to Budget
Budgeting isn't about restriction, it's about prioritizing. The best way to avoid financial strain is to know where your money is going and plan ahead!
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It takes credit to get credit, and credit is crucial to buying a new home, finding a place to rent, or purchasing a new car. You have to start somewhere, start here.
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It's impossible to predict a car breaking down or losing a job, but it's absolutely possible to prepare for the financial blow. Emergencies happen, make sure you're prepared.
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14 Ways to Cut Household Expenses
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Cutting unnecessary expenses in your budget made easy.
3 Jar Allowance For Kids
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The 3 jar money system encourages kids to learn about budgeting by splitting their money into saving, spending, and giving categories.
50/30/20 Calculator
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Learn how to apply the 50/30/20 budget for effective money management. Our free 50/30/20 rule calculator makes budgeting easy.
50/30/20 Rule
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A simple, practical rule for a budget that's easy to implement.
Learn 6 of the most important aspects you should consider as you repair and protect your finances.
7 Tips to Lower Your Utility Bill
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Utilities are an important part of our day to day comfort and few of us can function without them. But that comfort and functionality comes with monthly bills.
