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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!

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Bounce Back from Fraud: How to Protect Your Family’s Finances and Move Forward

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Right now, the Fed’s primary goal is to get inflation under control. But what does this mean for your pocketbook and how does it impact your budget?

What Does It Mean When the Fed Raises Interest Rates?

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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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This video was heavily requested after I shared some of my vacation boxes on Instagram!

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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