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Checking account balance displayed on a smartphone beside mortgage, credit card, and utility bills on a desk

Why Your Checking Account Balance Lies to You

So much of the country is living paycheck to paycheck. In my opinion, one of the contributing causes is the way people view their checking account balance. If you are like most people, you log into your bank account or…

10 Budgeting Mistakes Costing You Money

Introduction: Is Your Budget Leaking Money? If you couldn’t tell from Budgeting 101, I strongly believe the key to building wealth starts with a budget. Unless you’re making more money than you know what to do with, you need a…