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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!

Don't let retirement sneak up on you. If you're in your 50s, use these 9 tips to start preparing for the future now to make the transition smooth and enjoyable!

9 Things People in Their 50s Can Do to Prepare for Retirement

December 22, 2022
FINANCE 101

For most of our lives, retirement seems forever away. We know we need to prepare for it and we know that retirement will eventually get here, but the daily grind has a funny way of giving us tunnel View Post

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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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One of the reasons I like the 25X rule is because it starts from a budgeting perspective. In short, you want to save 25 times your annual retirement needs.

How Much Money Do You Need to Save for Retirement?

March 17, 2022
FINANCE 101

How much money do you really need to save to retire comfortably? For many people, this question causes a lot of anxiety. On the one hand, you want to save enough so that you don’t run out of money View Post

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A 401(k) rollover happens when you transfer the money out of your current 401(k) into a new tax-advantaged retirement account. Learn what a 401(k) rollover is and how it works.

What is a 401(k) Rollover?

November 11, 2021
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Anytime you’re starting a new job or making a significant life change, there are some important things to consider. And one of those decisions may be what to do with your employer-sponsored View Post

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It's never too late to start saving for the future. Check out four smart tips you can use to start planning for retirement when you're ready.

Retirement Planning: How to Start from the Beginning

September 30, 2021
FINANCE 101

Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s, the perfect time to start saving for retirement is as soon as possible. Now, if you’re currently drowning in debt (like I was a few years ago) or if you View Post

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Social Security benefits can help aging Americans replace part of their working salary. Learn more about Social Security, how it works, and how to apply for benefits online.

Social Security: How It Works And Why It Matters

August 26, 2021
FINANCE 101

When it comes to the topic of Social Security, do you feel a bit confused? If so, you aren’t alone. Research has shown that most people overestimate their Social Security payments by more than 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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