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A life you love on a budget you can afford.

Here on TBM®, I provide you with simple, easy-to-follow solutions to help you budget your money, pay off debt, save more, and crush your financial goals. But more than that, I give you the tools to start doing the things that matter most to you, on a budget that actually works!

Learning how to save for retirement when you're self-employed is critical to your long-term financial goals. Here are two options to consider if you're working for yourself.

Self Employed? How to Plan Your Own Retirement

September 29, 2022
FINANCE 101

There are many incredible benefits of being self-employed. For some folks, it’s the convenience of being able to work whenever, wherever they want. For others, it’s the ability to focus on work that View Post

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This is an article that explains how to save for retirement using a Traditional IRA. This is a wonderful retirement savings account that can save you on your tax bill now and in the long run. It's important that you know the facts so you can make the most informed decision possible and be a part of the decision making process if you decide to work with a financial advisor. Click to read about how a Traditional IRA can help you reach your retirement saving goals via tax-deferred growth and compounding.

Retirement for Beginners: The Traditional IRA Explained

June 30, 2016
FINANCE 101

In the world of retirement, there a TON of accounts to consider. Knowing which retirement account is right for you is important because there are rules and benefits that might be different depending View Post

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Why I Gotta Be Me – My First Ever Instagram Giveaway

April 26, 2016
BLOGGING

There are moments in life where we hide who we really are. Whether it's because we feel guilty, or we are completely taken over by other people's expectations, I think we all deal with it in one way View Post

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Liebster Award 2016

April 21, 2016
BLOGGING

When I first started The Budget Mom, it was a way for me to share my experiences and knowledge with the rest of the world. I never thought that it would actually become so much more. I have truly met View Post

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My First Two Months Of Blogging – What I Have Learned

March 29, 2016
BLOGGING

It has been two months since I wrote my first blog post, and it has been one heck of a learning curve. When I first decided to start my blogging journey, I never thought I would be where I am today. 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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I don't know what my posting schedule will be yet on YouTube, but I hope to get back to budget recaps soon!

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