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Wealth Building

7 Spreadsheets to Help you Create a Budget

Below are Seven different spreadsheets that you can download to help you create a budget.  They are in no particular order so you may want to read through and see which format matches your personality best. Personal budgeting spreadsheet This is a pretty complete budget and expense tracking spreadsheet. You would have to enter each purchase and [...]

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How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Setting Goals is a key to succeeding in any area – whether you are talking finances, fitness, or career. You can research all you want, but it is very rare to find a successful person anywhere who isn’t a goal setter. Don’t confuse goals with hopes.  “Hopes” are vague, without deadlines, and often unrealistic.  Goals are [...]

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6 Action Steps for Building a Budget

Here are Six Simple steps you can take to easily create a spending plan that you can live with, and even Succeed with: Action Step 1 – Set a Goal Believe me, goal-setting is one of the most important skills you can possibly learn, no matter what field you’re in.  If you talk to any [...]

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Three Great Budgeting Tips

One, carry a pad of paper with you wherever you go and document every penny of your spending for 14 days. You’ll be amazed at how much money you’re spending on things you don’t need.  Two, carry cash and use it instead of credit cards. You’ll definitely spend less because you’ll physically see dollars coming [...]

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Three Great Reasons for Having a Budget

Many people hate the word ‘Budget’.  It leaves them feeling restricted, bound up, and takes away creativity.  Nothing can be further from the truth. A Budget is simply a plan on how you will use the money entrusted to you over the next month or year.  A plan allows you the freedom to operate within [...]

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