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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!

Discover how a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) can help you build your emergency fund faster! Learn the key differences between traditional savings accounts.

Why You Should Consider a High Yield Savings Account for Your Emergency Fund

March 16, 2023
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Discover four money-saving tips to help you stay on budget, reduce food waste, and never overspend at the grocery store again. Try these strategies today!

4 Simple Tricks to Stick to Your Grocery Budget

January 12, 2023
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Are you tired of overspending at the grocery store and watching your hard-earned money go to waste?  With the rising cost of groceries, it's becoming increasingly difficult to stick to a budget. In View Post

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How to Set Financial Resolutions And Achieve Them in 2023

December 8, 2022
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As the new year approaches, many people take the opportunity to reflect on their financial habits and make resolutions to improve them in the coming year. These resolutions can be a great way to set View Post

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Creating and implementing challenges in my life have no doubt led to my success when it comes to saving money and achieving my financial goals. Here are 4 savings challenges you can start today!

4 Savings Challenges for Every Budget

August 18, 2022
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When was the last time you challenged yourself – and I mean truly challenged yourself? It can be easy to get stuck in our comfort zones. For some people, that means sticking to a routine. For View Post

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Wouldn’t it be great to have the Easter Bunny pay for your holiday activities? Until that happens, here are tips to celebrate Easter without breaking the bank!

9 Eggs-cellent Ways to Rock Your Easter Budget

April 14, 2022
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about inflation, but hardly anyone is talking about inflation’s toll on how we celebrate holidays like Easter.  Sure, we know to brace for higher costs at the pump View Post

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Buying seasonal produce is one of the best ways to save money on your grocery bill. Learn how to shop for seasonal produce month by month.

How To Save Money on Fruits & Vegetables: A Month-by-Month Guide

June 21, 2021
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Whether I’m shopping at the grocery store or my local farmer’s market, I’m always on the lookout for the best deals on fruits and vegetables. I’m not a vegetarian, but I tend to make many meatless 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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Kumiko Love is a single mom who empowers women everywhere to regain control of their financial lives. An Accredited Financial Counselor with over nine years of experience in the finance industry, she founded The Budget Mom, a community of millions of women on a path to financial fulfillment.

She's also the creator of the wildly popular Live Rich Planner® and Budget by Paycheck® Workbook. Love has been featured on Good Morning America, the Today show, CNN, CBS, ABC and in USA Today, US News, World Report, Huffington Post, Money Magazine, Parents Magazine, the Washington Post, and Real Simple. She lives in Spokane Valley, Washington.

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