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Five Tips to Get Out of Debt

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If you made a New Year’s Resolution to get out of debt, today’s a big day. By mid-January, most resolutions have fizzled.

But — YOU can say, NOT TODAY. If you feel yourself slipping, take a minute for a pep talk, remind yourself that you can do this, and check out our post on goals that stick. Retool that resolution, and get back on the bandwagon, friend. Continue reading →

Affordable Ways to Refresh Your Home

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Home improvements can rejuvenate a stale dwelling. But remodeling and renovations could set you back thousands of dollars for each room.

A “midrange minor kitchen remodel” — including hardware, countertops, flooring and a refrigerator — is about $21,000, on average, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2018 Cost vs. Value report. But with the right approach, you can give your abode some TLC without busting your budget.

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The One Budgeting Mistake Almost Everyone Makes

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By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

If you’re trying to manage your budget properly and keep your finances under control, you already know that going overboard with your spending can be a huge financial mistake.But even if you understand the fundamental rule of budgeting – never spend more than you earn – chances are you may be violating another crucial principal of budgeting.
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