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What Are Sinking Funds? Everything You Need to Know…

If you’re new-ish to the world of budgeting, you might have heard this strange term sinking fund before and wondered what it means.  Nope, it’s not a new type of investment; instead, it’s an incredibly helpful budgeting tool you should definitely be using!   Technically (according to Google dictionary, anyway), a sinking fund is a…

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Tips to Save Money on Travel + Free Travel Budget Planner

Wanderlust. Wan·der·lust ˈwändərˌləst/ noun 1. a strong desire to travel. When we were given this incredible opportunity to head West this Summer, I knew I needed to get to work planning a budget-friendly vacation. So I made this awesome travel budget planner to share with you so you could also enjoy amazing trips without breaking…

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3 Easy Ways to Create Joy and Avoid the Holiday Stress

The holidays are my favorite time of year, they make me feel so warm and cozy and allows me to relish in my nerdiness by organizing my shopping list and budgeting spreadsheets! Unfortunately, it’s not all visions of sugarplums as the hectic schedules, holiday stress, and perfectionism ultimately bring me to the brink of a…