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Tag: spending plan

I have no self control

I have no self control

by Journey Man19 November 202019 November 2020Leave a comment

Hey fellow traveller, it’s me again, Journey-Man and we need to deal with the tough topic of self-control. Let's just put it out there, I have no self control when it comes to spending. I like to think I have,…

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Financial Health, Late Starter spending plan, take charge
Tracking my expenses

Tracking my expenses

by Journey Man17 November 202017 November 2020Leave a comment

I decided that in order to build (improve, encourage, regain) self-control in terms of my spending habits, I need to work on my discipline. Sounds scary for some reason LOL. I can't believe it, but I have actually started tracking…

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Financial Habits, Late Starter expenses, keep track, spending plan
How to make a personal budget

How to make a personal budget

by Brendan11 October 20208 March 2022Leave a comment

This post is all about how to make a personal budget. It's not the most exciting topic but I would like to encourage you to stick around because (and this is the most important part of this article), if you don’t…

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Budgeting expenses, keep track, spending plan
Taking look at your debt situation

A good reason NOT to pay off your debt

by Brendan23 February 202023 February 20201 Comment

It could be contentious, but it's probably more important to set up an emergency fund than pay off outstanding debt. A reason not to pay off your debt.

Financial Health, Pay off debt cashflow, emergency fund, spending plan
Spend less than you earn

Spend less than you earn

by Brendan2 February 20203 October 2020Leave a comment

The ‘not-very-secret’ mathematical formula for creating wealth and achieving the future you’re hoping for is not a complicated one; spend less than you earn

Budgeting, Financial Habits spending plan, track
Mindfulness and money

Mindfulness and Money

by Brendan19 May 20192 March 20212 Comments

As we become more aware of the benefits of a mindfulness practice, one should explore the importance of how mindfulness and money relate to each other.

Financial Health contentment, mindfulness, mindset, spend, spending plan
Avoid Dezemba debt

Avoid the Dezemba debt traps

by Brendan4 December 20181 April 2021Leave a comment

It's the festive season and a time to be jolly. Some people however take it a little far and the money certainly flows. Instead of racking up the bills this December, read on to see how to avoid the Dezemba…

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Budgeting, Financial Habits Christmas, debt free, December, spending plan
Free Budgeting 101 course

Budgeting 101

by Brendan29 October 201823 February 2021Leave a comment

I'm so excited to eventually be able to write about the Budgeting Course that I've just completed! It's free and available to all! Take a look at Budgeting 101. Start the Budgeting 101 Course here. About the Budgeting 101 course…

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Budgeting course, interview, learn, spending plan

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