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        • We live in a society that emphasizes spending and budgeting based on income, but what if this isn’t the best mindset to truly build wealth?

          A Closer Look at Spending Based on Income Rather Than Net Worth

          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?

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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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        • Many people consider going to grad school but wonder if it’s worth the financial investment. Here are five questions you should ask yourself before committing to grad school.

          Should I Go to Grad School? 5 Things to Consider First

          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?

          For many people, the holidays are a stressful and expensive time of year. Learn how to host a holiday dinner without blowing your budget this year.

          7 Steps to Hosting a Holiday Dinner on a Budget

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        • No matter how they attempt to get in touch with you, dealing with debt collectors can cause stress, but you still need to deal with them. Here’s how.

          How to Deal with Debt in Collections

          It’s easy to swipe a credit card, but paying it off is an entirely different story. Here’s what you need to know about the true cost of buying on credit.

          Revealed: The Ugly Cost of Buying on Credit

          Should You Buy Your Leased Car?

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        • When it comes to financial boundaries, the consequences of “crossing the line” aren’t as obvious. Adjusting your financial mindset can change everything.

          The Financial Boundaries Mindset that Will Change Your Life

          Many people get pet insurance insurance so they won’t get stuck paying thousands of dollars for an unexpected vet bill. But is pet insurance really worth it?

          Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Here’s What You Need to Know

          Taking the leap into homeownership is a daunting task, but knowing what to look for can help protect you in the long-run. Here are some tips to consider!

          What to Look for When Buying Your First House

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We may process certain types of personal data about you when you interact with us, as follows:

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The following third parties may have access to your Personally Identifiable Information:

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You maintain the right to complain to the Data Protection Authority in your local EU Member State under the GDPR.

Data Security

We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way, altered or disclosed.

In addition, we limit access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors and other third parties who have a business need to know such data. They will only process your personal data on our instructions and they are subject to a duty of confidentiality.

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Customer data is stored for a reasonable time (5+ years) as a necessity to keep accurate records of accounting, tax, and customer needs. The exact data retention period varies based on the system storing the information, the date of the user’s last activity or interaction with the company, and whether or not the information relates to a current or past customer.

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Privacy Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. You should review this Privacy Policy frequently. If we make material changes to this policy, we may notify you on our Website, by a blog post, by email, or by any method we determine. The method we chose is at our sole discretion. We will also change the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy. Any changes we make to our Privacy Policy are effective as of this Last Updated date and replace any prior Privacy Policies.

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This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a CafeMedia (“CafeMedia”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and CafeMedia will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about CafeMedia’s data usage, click here: www.cafemedia.com/publisher-advertising-privacy-policy

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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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