How To Beat The Budget

If you are struggling to know where your money is going each month and you’re always slogging along until the next pay packet, there are certain things that you need to be doing differently. Budgeting isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, but in some instances it can be quite rewarding. Getting into the habit of shopping cheaper, saving up for things and not going over a set amount may seem like a chore, but it can help massively in the long run for things cropping up in the future - especially when children are involved.  Shop Around  If you take your…
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Budgeting for Kids – The Birds and the Coupons – #finance

Because younger kids and teenagers don’t pay bills, they understandably can't comprehend the value of a dollar. Cut to: them constantly asking their parents for money. Maybe this scenario sounds uncomfortably familiar and you give your kids money each time they ask. Unfortunately, this behavior doesn’t teach healthy money skills. Although your kids won’t be financially independent until the future, it’s never too early to start teaching them budgeting for kids and saving skills. 1. Look for loose change. Get a jar or piggy bank for your younger kids and have them collect loose change in these containers. They might…
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