Intro to Budgeting

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Really simply…budgeting is just balancing what comes in and what goes out (so you’re not spending more than you have).

When you have a budget, you get to decide where your money goes, and spend less on what doesn’t matter and more on what brings you joy.

Having a budget is one of the keys to making sure you’re on track to achieve your money goals.

Read on for more on budgeting.

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