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Budget Bootcamp sounds strict but I’m not one to sugarcoat anything when it comes to a financial crisis.

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Budget Bootcamp sounds strict but I’m not one to sugarcoat anything when it comes to a financial crisis.

The most compelling evidence of spending too much money will show up in the actual budget numbers. If you’ve been affected financially by the Covid-19 pandemic making changes has to happen. Budget Bootcamp is not just about spending less it’s changing the way you think about your financial safety net. During Covid-19, I’ve been fortunate to work from home and continue to earn my salary. Both Mrs. CBB and I have also had time to discuss our budget and whether we were ready for the next pandemic. Better to be safe then sorry and if that doesn’t scare you I...

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Do you have a problem with spending money?

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Do you have a problem with spending money?

Are money issues ruining your marriage or relationship? Every November and into January of the following year I get so many emails about needing help with money problems. In part, I believe that people who don’t budget, spend freely, and hope for the best need far more help than those who do use a budget. Today, I want to explain to you how you can fix your money problems and it only works if you REALLY want it to. At the very  bottom of the post you will see our November budget numbers and how we spent our money. Money...

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