You've probably heard about 'em, read about 'em, thought about 'em, and talked about 'em, but have you actually started a budget? Many people skip this crucial step in money management, but a simple budget will change your financial life for the better -- and fast!
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on Apr. 12, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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on Apr. 13, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Yes I started a budget. i have envolpes with all of our extra stuff we dont need and i put a certain ammount each payday. if we dont have the money we dont do it.
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on Apr. 15, 2012 at 11:11 AM
I had a budget when I was with my ex and actually had enough money to pay all the bills. Now I pay what I can because I am usually short at the end of the month. I loved having a budget so I knew what I could spend.
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