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Preparing for Spending Shocks - “Spending Shocks” are large, irregular expenses. According to CBS, more than 60% of Americans cannot absorb a $500 spending shock: spending shocks are the #1 reasons why budgets end up abandoned, and being prepared for large spending shocks is the best thing you can do to keep your personal finances healthy. Types of Spending Shocks There are two types of spending shocks: Budgetable and Unbudgetable. Budgetable Spending Shocks A “Budgeted” spending shock is a big… Read More...
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Effectively Juggling Bills - It happens to everyone: a monetary emergency happens, such as a car breakdown, draining your bank account. Bills are still coming in, and you already know that you will not even be close to paying… Read More...
Spending Plan - Definition of Spending Plan A "Spending Plan" is exactly as it says - a plan of what you will be spending each month. There are usually two parts - your "fixed" spending and your "variable"… Read More...
Consolidating Debt - If you start falling seriously behind on your bills with simple prioritization and negotiation not enough to catch up, you still have some options available to keep your finances under control. One of the most… Read More...
Money – Types of Stored Value - Definition When we think of money, stored value means anything that isn't cash, but you can still use to transfer value - checks, debit cards, gift cards, and forms like that. These are used to transport some… Read More...