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      <image:caption>The $5 purchases may seem innocent, until you reach the end of the month wondering… where did all my money go??</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cost per use helps you figure out the true cost of a purchase.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An employer 401k match is essentially “free money”. The catch is YOU have to contribute first.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Your emergency fund should be 3-6 months of necessary expenses.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Creating a basic spending plan using the 50/30/20 rule is a great way to evaluate your salary offer.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Starting a new job is the PERFECT time to check in on your finances - and re-evaluate your goals.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You can improve your credit utilization with NO change to your spending habits!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Katherine, founder of Imperfect Budget</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>FICO scoring ranges from 300-850.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Even something as small as a half percentage point can make a BIG difference in what you pay!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My husband and I on our own National Parks trip - September 2024.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Your money should flow from the top down - paying your bills first, then saving &amp; investing, and then you get to spend what’s left!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Katherine, founder of Imperfect Budget</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nothing upsets me more than Nick’s box of bills shoved in the back of his closet!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fearing loss is an instinct that helps species survival, but is it harming your finances?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Making NO decision can often lead to worse consequences than the wrong decision.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Putting your money into the stock market may feel like being thrown into the middle of the ocean on a small raft, but it’s not as hard as you might think!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cultivating gratitude for money is an important part of healing your money mindset and practicing abundance.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I’m grateful that money allowed me to take this amazing National Park trip with my husband. I haven’t once thought about the $4,000 that we spent on the trip. Instead, I remember the amazing memories we made together.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Katherine, founder of Imperfect Budget</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Just like eating right and exercising, your finances are an important part of your self-care routine.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Growing up in a middle class household, I had all of my birthday parties at home and my mom made amazing home-made decorations.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - From Budgeting to Dream-Building: How to Let Go of Money Anxiety and Build a Life You Love - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>What would your life look like if you didn’t have to work for money?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Be honest when building your budget - what do you truly WANT from your money?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Learning to navigate stress and anxiety around money is an important part of mastering your finances!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The “Pirates of the Caribbean” rule of budgeting means using your budget as a guideline - not a rule. It does NOT have to be perfect, it just needs to provide you with an overall view of your finances.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thinking of your money like a river reminds you that it constantly flows in and out of your life, but never runs out. Opportunities may ebb and flow, but the river never runs dry.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Frindy Dindy money allows you to have fun and enjoy your money, while still balancing your long-term financial goals.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebrating your wins is an important part of acknowledging your progress - you rock!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It's important to start your financial journey by assessing where you are today.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>If you save $1,000/month starting at 18 years old, you will retire at 101.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Having an emergency fund is one of the best financial decisions you will ever make.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elizabeth uses 50/30/20 budgeting to set goals for her spending and savings.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Could a 50/30/20 budget help you stay on track with your finances?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Organize all of your debt into one list. Then work to pay it off using the snowball method or the avalanche method.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>On July 4th, we Americans proudly declare ourselves “free”, but are we truly free?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s been nearly 160 years since slavery ended - so are blacks and whites equal yet?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Making more money could have life-changing implications for black and brown people, leading to better education, jobs, healthcare, investments and generational wealth.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Did you ever think paying medical bills could save you money on taxes? Turns out it can! HSA &amp; FSA accounts are great tools for paying medical expenses AND saving on taxes.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - How to read your credit card statement - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Every credit card statement will have a little chart on the first page with this information. It’s important to know how much your balance is and how much you are paying in fees.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You should see all of these terms &amp; numbers in the account summary section of your credit card statement. Usually it’s on the top of the first page.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Because Martha’s boyfriend made her feel irresponsible, she now feels like she is an irresponsible person and acts how she thinks an irresponsible person would act.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A self-fulfilling prophecy is a cycle of beliefs affecting actions, which affect results, which affect beliefs again.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Once you set your automatic transfers, now comes the fun part! Sit back and watch your money grow.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before setting up automatic transfers, you’ll need to know your income and monthly expenses.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Graded vesting gives you a percentage of contributions for every year you work at the company. The maximum graded vesting schedule is 6 years.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cliff vesting schedules give you no employer contributions at first, then all of the contributions at once. Maximum cliff schedule is 3 years until full contributions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Is being a perfectionist stopping you from reaching your goals?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s important to check the information on your credit report for accuracy, and report and incorrect information directly to the agency.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Items like hard inquiries stick around on your credit report for two years, whereas collections items and bankruptcies last for 7-10 years.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Is seeking to acquire money evil?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pumpkin Spice Lattes are a Fall favorite, but at $6 per latte, they’re an expensive drink. Will cutting them out help you afford a down payment?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The median home price in my area is around $650,000, but single-family detached homes can easily go for $1-2 million.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Is Your Latte the Reason You Can’t Buy a House? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Although buying a first home can be a big challenge, there are ways to do it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Target Date Fund for 2060, nearly 40 years from now, had lower returns than the S&amp;P 500.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Making a $5,000 contribution with a 12% return and lower fees will leave you $5,598.04. Over $200 more than the Target Date Fund.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Making a $5,000 contribution with an 8% return will leave you with $5,395.68 - not bad.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With half the fees, and a higher return, I choose to invest in my 401k’s S&amp;P 500 index.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>How will you save on your energy bill this winter?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Asking yourself “why” 7 times forces you to get to the root of your goals.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Have you ever made a New Year’s Resolution…and given it up by January 15th?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Did you know that “freeze” is also a physiological response to fear? Many of us respond to fear of money by “freezing”. Instead of taking action, we choose… nothing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It seems like rent prices are always going up. Try these tips to save money on rent.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Homemade ornaments can be a fun, cheap craft for kids and a cute decoration for the tree!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A hot chocolate bar is a great way to add some fun to your favorite wintertime drink!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The holidays don’t need to be expensive to be fun! Creating traditions is the most important part.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 10 Cheap Holiday Activities - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A cookie exchange can be a great way to get together with friends, without having to spend lots of money. And you get to take home the cookies!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Advertisers have brainwashed us into thinking that love = gifts</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Budgeting for the Holidays (without being a Scrooge) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also filled with a lot of stress and worry over how to afford “The Perfect Christmas”.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Budgeting for the Holidays (without being a Scrooge) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>You don’t need to spend a lot of money to plan fun holiday activities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Credit cards are a great tool, but should never be used to buy things you can’t afford.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A “good” credit score is around 670-740</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spending $2,000 with a $10,000 credit limit gives you a 20% utilization score</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By making a payment before your use is reported to credit agencies, you can quickly lower your utilization and increase your credit score</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Increasing your credit limit lowers your utilization, without reducing your spending</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Running out of money is a fear I’ve had my whole life. What if my bank account dries up and there’s nothing left?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Me on my 6th birthday. One of many princess-themed parties.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>For companies that offer an employee match 401k benefit, you can sometimes double your annual contributions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Traditional IRA you make contributions pre-tax, then pay taxes when withdrawing the money at retirement.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Roth IRA you make contributions post-tax, but you do not have to pay any additional taxes at retirement. This means any growth from your investments is tax-free!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Both 401k and IRA accounts are tax advantaged accounts made to help you save for retirement.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Cheap, Fun Activities with Friends</image:title>
      <image:caption>The holidays are a time of year when people want to get together and reconnect with friends and family. Holiday parties and gift purchases can get expensive very quickly. Try to think of some ways to spend time with your loved ones doing fun activities with a low budget. My mom and her friends do a cookie exchange party every year. Everyone makes a different cookie and they exchange (and eat) them. My best friend and I have had the tradition of making a gingerbread house together every year since we were in high school. One of my neighbors hosts a party for the kids in the neighborhood and they make graham cracker gingerbread houses. When I was a kid, we used to drive around the neighborhood and check out everyone’s holiday lights. There are tons of possibilities out there if you’re willing to get a little creative. Remember, it’s about making memories and any sort of holiday tradition can be fun with the right people.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Cheap, Fun Activities with Friends - With a quick internet search, you can likely find lots of local parks where you can walk, hike or picnic. Getting outdoors is a great way to spend time with friends. Most recently, I went to a local state park where the entry fee was $10 per car. We did some short hikes, had a picnic lunch, and spotted a few bald eagles while we were at it.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Cheap, Fun Activities with Friends - Invite your friends over for a movie and popcorn at your house. Friends can’t get a babysitter? Put on a movie for the kids and catch up with your friends in another room.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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