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“I need to budget.”

We’ve all said that before! But how many of us have actually stuck to the budget? Probably not a lot—oops!

TIP: Budget to achieve long-term goals because budgeting just to make it month to month will quickly become mundane and you’ll likely lose interest. Plan to adjust your budget regularly because everyone’s expenses will fluctuate over time! Also, remember that your goal is to have a balanced budget monthly, so if one category is over, make sure another is under to compensate. It’s about balance!

Here are more tips to improve your budgeting skills:


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