Tag Archives: budgeting

Paying Yourself First: How to Make it Work Part 1
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There are hundreds, if not thousands of financial gurus out there, all spewing the same advice: live on less than you make, pay down debt, avoid credit, invest early and often, etc. It begins to sound like a broken record … Continue reading

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006 Living In Financial Excellence: Save Your Marriage by Budgeting
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This week Matt and Janelle discuss how to stay committed to your spouse while working out a budget together. Continue reading

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Yahoo article features Matt Wegner of financial excellence.net
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Our very own Matt Wegner was featured in a recent article on Yahoo Finance, discussing how he and his wife became debt-free and stayed that way. It’s a pretty good article with some other good tips for staying away from debt and credit cards. Check it out by clicking here. Continue reading

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Where Your Treasure Is…
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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21) It’s been said that you can learn a lot about someone by looking through their trash. Continue reading

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Credit Cards May Cost You (Even if you pay it off each month)
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Here’s an interesting article I found regarding hidden fees your credit card company may charge you, even if you pay off your balance every month. Click Here to read the article.

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Money Smart Week Comes to a Close
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What a great week teaching classes for Money Smart Week! I’ve had a blast making a difference in the lives of all who attended the classes this week. A special thanks to all who helped organize, plan and promote the … Continue reading

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How Cash Envelopes Can Save You Money
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Do you have trouble keeping track of your debit card receipts? Do you remember what you purchased on those receipts? Are you an impulse buyer? If you answered yes to these questions then maybe it’s time you started the envelope system. Continue reading

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Back to School Blues
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Are you normal when it comes to school supplies? Written by Matt Wegner Founder and Lead Counselor, Matt Wegner Coaching, www.financialexcellence.net According to the National Retail Federation, the average family with school-aged children will spend $594.24 this year on new … Continue reading

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401(k) vs Roth IRA
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Roth IRA vs 401(k) – which one should you choose first? Continue reading

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Do you Trust your Spouse?
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How can you have trust in a relationship when your bank accounts are in separate names? You can’t. The answer lies in working together each month on a written budget to spend every dollar on paper before it hits the joint bank account. Continue reading

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