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How to Align Your Budget With Your Priorities Webinar

  • Posted on August 27, 2024September 4, 2024
  • by BrightDime

A budget is one of the best tools to help you achieve your financial goals, but they can be intimidating and difficult to stick to. We’ll explore a new way…

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The Truth About How Much House You Can Afford

  • Posted on July 14, 2023July 14, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Buying a home is a big decision, and one of the most often overlooked steps is to figure out your price range. It’s exciting to scroll through Zillow and check…

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Budget Doesn’t have to Be a Bad Word

  • Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023
  • by BrightDime

The word “budget” is usually associated with restrictions. Like “dieting” it’s associated with cutting back, or depriving yourself of something. But we think that’s the wrong way to think about…

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How should I start setting financial goals?
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How should I start setting financial goals?

  • Posted on December 24, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Imagine that running a 5k has been one of your goals for a long time. You want to check it off your list so you’re preparing. Your alarm sounds an…

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What should I do to wrap up my finances for the year?
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What should I do to wrap up my finances for the year?

  • Posted on December 4, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Even if this year did not turn out as you hoped, you can still end the year on a positive note with your money! Below are TEN quick-hit items that…

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How can I overcome my money troubles right now?
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How can I overcome my money troubles right now?

  • Posted on August 28, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you’re feeling panicked about your money right now, breathe and start reviewing your current situation with these six steps. #1. Let’s start with looking at your monthly income and…

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Is a credit card enough to cover emergencies?
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Is a credit card enough to cover emergencies?

  • Posted on August 6, 2020November 25, 2024
  • by BrightDime

Do you use a credit card for emergencies? You are not alone, as many of us were taught to keep a credit card, “just in case.” More than 189 million…

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How can I save more before I spend?
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How can I save more before I spend?

  • Posted on July 18, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

When Warren Buffet talks about money, people listen. And they should; he’s one of the richest people in the world and widely regarded as one of the most successful investors…

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Why do I feel so behind with my finances?
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Why do I feel so behind with my finances?

  • Posted on July 17, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

“My coworker just bought a new car.” “My neighbor just added a new deck to their house.”“My friends eat out every day and all weekend.” Do any of these sound…

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Beware of Little Expenses

  • Posted on June 12, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Benjamin Franklin, one of our country’s founding fathers was also the author of “Poor Richard’s Almanack” back in the 1700s. He was known for including witty sayings in his writing,…

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