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        • Living on a budget can be as challenging as sticking to a diet or committing to a workout routine. Here are tips to avoid burnout so you can achieve your goals!

          How to Avoid Budget Burnout: 5 Tips to Stay the Course

          When creating a budget, most of us focus on tracking our expenses, but tracking your income is just as important. This includes knowing your starting balance.

          What is Your Starting Balance & Why Does It Matter for Your Budget?

          Most of us have invisible money scripts that hold us back from reaching our financial goals. Learn what the three most common money beliefs are and how you can start taking steps to change them. 

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        • The true cost of a speeding ticket depends on your location, how fast you were driving, and any previous violations. Learn how much you can expect to pay after receiving a speeding ticket.

          Explained: The Surprising True Cost of a Speeding Ticket

          If you’re looking for ways to save, buying second-hand items might be a good idea. These 17 things are better to buy used instead of new.

          17 Things That Are Better to Buy Used Instead of New

          If you need to earn fast cash, selling household items online is the easiest way to do it. Here are 20 things in your home that you can sell right now.

          Need Cash Fast? 20 Things In Your Home You Can Sell Right Now

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        • It might be tempting to withdraw investments, especially during times of economic uncertainty. However, most people should avoid touching their investments.

          The ONLY 3 Reasons to Touch Your Investments

          It’s that time of year again! Unfortunately, we’re not talking about the holidays. Now is the time for everyone to file their taxes. Here is what you need to know.

          2021 Tax Season: How to File for Taxes Online

          It’s not too early to start helping your child build their financial future. If you want to help your child start investing, here are the steps you’ll take to get started.

          How Can My Child Start Investing?

It might be tempting to withdraw investments, especially during times of economic uncertainty. However, most people should avoid touching their investments.

The ONLY 3 Reasons to Touch Your Investments

February 18, 2021
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  Timing is everything. This is true when it comes to major life milestones such as purchasing a home, and it is especially true when it comes to selling your investments.  During times View Post

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The true cost of a speeding ticket depends on your location, how fast you were driving, and any previous violations. Learn how much you can expect to pay after receiving a speeding ticket.

Explained: The Surprising True Cost of a Speeding Ticket

February 11, 2021
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We’re all guilty of driving above the speed limit at some point. Maybe you’re late to work or just in a hurry, and you ignored the posted speed limit and received a speeding ticket. Every year, the View Post

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Living on a budget can be as challenging as sticking to a diet or committing to a workout routine. Here are tips to avoid burnout so you can achieve your goals!

How to Avoid Budget Burnout: 5 Tips to Stay the Course

February 4, 2021
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  Living on a budget can be as challenging as sticking to a diet or committing to a new workout routine.  At first, you feel energized and excited about the future. The inspiration alone is View Post

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If you’re looking for ways to save, buying second-hand items might be a good idea. These 17 things are better to buy used instead of new.

17 Things That Are Better to Buy Used Instead of New

January 27, 2021
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If you’re looking to cut back on your expenses, one of the easiest ways to do it is to buy more second-hand items. And for certain items, it just doesn’t make sense to pay full price because the View Post

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It’s that time of year again! Unfortunately, we’re not talking about the holidays. Now is the time for everyone to file their taxes. Here is what you need to know.

2021 Tax Season: How to File for Taxes Online

January 21, 2021
FINANCE 101

It’s that time of year again! Unfortunately, I’m not talking about the holidays. The 2021 tax season is about to begin, and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, things look a little different this View Post

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If you need to earn fast cash, selling household items online is the easiest way to do it. Here are 20 things in your home that you can sell right now.

Need Cash Fast? 20 Things In Your Home You Can Sell Right Now

January 14, 2021
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  If you’re feeling strapped for cash and looking for a way to bring in some extra money every month, you may not need to look any further than your own home. You probably have tons of items View Post

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Hello, I'm Kumiko, but everyone just calls me Miko. Welcome to my blog, The Budget Mom. I am an Accredited Financial Counselor® , and mom to a rambunctious boy. Come along with me as I strive to live a life I love on a budget that I can afford. Read more about me.

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