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zero sum budgeting

Zero Sum Budgeting: Do I Really Have to get to Zero?

Today we are going to chat about exactly how close to zero you need to get when you are doing a zero sum budget!  (Please don’t leave, I promise this is not too boring!)  Text is below the video

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cash is king

Cash is King: Understanding Liquidity and How to Create More

Over the years my financial focus has shifted as I have continued my money education.  I grab on to a phase and make that the “it” thing for the time.  Everything from real estate is king, to invest

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budgeting irregular expeses

The Secrets to Budgeting for Irregular Expenses Without Using Debt

Budgeting for irregular, unplanned and one-time expenses can be a challenge.   It requires an extra level of planning and a bit of discipline to make it happen.  Yet the extra planning is important

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where to put emergency funds

Where to Safely Keep Your Emergency Fund [Includes Comparison Cheat Sheet]

You know you need an emergency fund, and that it should be held someplace safe. But the options of where to hold those emergency funds can be a bit confusing. There are so many accounts that it is not

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