The Psychology of Sticking to a Budget, Part I

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Mara Strom

In the course of writing this blog, and teaching KOAB couponing classes, I've had the opportunity to talk to you about my struggles with finances. Not only does talking about it help to keep me on the straight and narrow, it's also taught me that … [Read more...]

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Making a Budget That Works in 5 Simple Steps

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Mara Strom

Three years ago, before my husband and I got real about our finances, I really didn't have the slightest idea how to keep a budget. Oh, I knew how to make an Excel chart, with categories in one column and amounts in another. I even knew enough to … [Read more...]

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