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Budgeting & Finance

7 Ways to Make More Money Today

by Jan's Life
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Hi guys! Have you ever watched a house being built? I’ve seen some interesting ways that modular homes can come together, but if you think about a traditional home or a cabin, there is beauty in watching it slowly come together over time (think Building Off The Grid on DIY Network). Things start fairly small, getting plans and materials together, then slowly and carefully executing until one day, you have a home. I’m giving a very general overview of all of this, but I want you to remember something: solid homes are not built in a day. It’s a process that starts small and progresses until the goal is reached. Keep this in mind, then think about your finances.

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Budgeting & Finance

Budgeting Basics

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Hi guys! I wanted to do something a little different today and give you a tool that you can use to help customize your budget. It’s nothing fancy, but it works for me. You know how much money is coming in, and by now, you should know how much money is going out. Let’s start telling it where to go instead of wondering where it went.

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Budgeting & Finance

Rainy Days

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Hi guys! OK, it’s been about three weeks since you’ve started tracking your expenses. You’ve had a little time to look at your current spending habits and see where your money is actually going. Is it what you expected? Are you totally surprised? Chances are, this exercise was eye-opening, even if just a little bit, but that was the point. For you to see exactly where you are. Now, let’s move on to the next step… building a little cushion.

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