Budgeting Knowledge Base
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Getting to Know Our Relationship with Money
Rewrite Your Money Story, Change Your Life
Do you tell yourself money stories? Is there a little voice in your head saying “you’re no good with money,” or “you’re not capable of getting a handle on your finances,” or “you’ll never manage to save enough”? Negative, demoralizing stories like these can keep you...
Money and Emotions
Financial decision making can be highly emotional. We’ll discuss how make the best financial decisions even when we are overwhelmed.
The One-Page Financial Plan
Bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to go. People feel confused or paralyzed when dealing with money. They want the best advice!
9 Steps to Becoming a Financially Wise Woman
How women are creating a new “Female Economy” and what this means for your financial future -Why YOU as a woman need to start planning your financial future.
Do You Have A Scarcity Mindset?
From our earliest childhood memories, most of us remember hearing specific messages about money from the adults that took care of us. What did you hear when you were growing up? Was money hard to come by? Was it tight? Did you hear the adults around you arguing about money? Did it feel like there was never enough for everyone to feel good?

What is a Budget
Home Sharing to Cut Housing Costs
By Marge Schiller, CFP® Is your cost of housing too large a portion of your income today? Are you having trouble finding an affordable rental in your community? Or is your current home more space than you really need but you like it? If your answer is “Yes” to any of...
Fixed vs. Variable Expenses: What’s the Difference?
Creating the right budget for you and your lifestyle is so important. Learn the difference between fixed and variable expenses with Stacy Francis, Founder of Savvy Ladies. Build your wealth plan today.
Your Budgeting Worksheet
With this easy to use DIY budget worksheet you can start tracking your earnings and your spending, be mindful about your money and make better decisions that will lead to financial stability. Start gaining control by routinely checking back on just that one spreadsheet…and the best part is that your privacy is protected since the budgeting spreadsheet resides in your drive, so you don’t have to share any information with anyone.
Building a Better Budget (Hint: It’s Based on Joy!)
In this webinar, Manisha Thakor, will help you create a budget that you will feel excited to follow. You will learn what healthy spending looks like.

Why Savings is an Important Part of Your Budget
How to Save Even When You Don’t Think You Can
By: Ashley Patrick Sometimes it can feel like the world is against us and no matter what we do, we can’t seem to get ahead. Every time we try to save money, something “pops” up that we didn’t think about or plan for. Even though it can feel like no matter what we do,...
Which Savings Account is Best for Your Financial Goals
By: Elle Winters Stretching your money these days is not an easy task, and while many of us know that we should be saving, we don’t always know how and where to save it. Keeping your money in your checking account is not always a wise choice as you can easily spend it...

Financial Tips & Tricks
3 Reasons To Take Your Online Banking Relationship To The Next Level
by ManishaThakor Are you banking online? A recent survey says 80 percent of U.S. online households are. However, if you’re limiting your online account management to checking your balance or reviewing past transactions you are missing out on the biggest benefits of...
Great Ways to Shop More and Spend Less
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA Shopping tips from the recession in 2008 still hold true today, if not more so. Online shopping is the norm today in 2022 and looking to compare pricing online makes it easier to find the best price for what you are looking for. Savvy...
Suze Orman on Limiting Holiday Spending Damage
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA I read an excellent Suze Orman article last night, and thought I should share. Use these five easy techniques, and it will make all the difference this holiday season. Consider credit card interest rates. If you plan to pay off your...
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