Jessie Jimenez

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Valentine's Day Reminders

Valentine's Day is coming up! This year, think about sending some love to your future-self. How?
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<li>Make a budget.</li>
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<li>Track your spending for 1 month.</li>
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<li>Give yourself grace.</li>
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The first time I attempted a budget, I was a college student. Saving 20% - of what? I didn't even know what to do with these numbers other than try not to think about it.
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There is no one right budget. Tracking your spending can help you make choices. Paying off a bit more on your credit card bill or putting a few more dollars into your savings are both ways to send a valentine to your future-self. Don't worry if your budget doesn't match the one in All Your Worth. Every little bit counts!
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Sources
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All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi.