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How One Unexpected Expense Destroys Months of Financial Progress

An $800 car repair shouldn't erase four months of debt payoff progress. Here's why it keeps happening, and the starter emergency fund that stops it for good.
by Bryan Halverson
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Track Every Dollar (Without Hating It)

by Bryan Halverson

Three Kids. No College Debt. Here’s Exactly How They Planned It.

by Bryan Halverson
Couple at a sunlit kitchen table reviewing their weekly budget together over coffee on Sunday morning

Your First Money Date: A 30-Minute Weekly Budget Ritual

by Bryan Halverson

How to Fit Student Loan Payments Into Your Monthly Budget

by Jenny McCoy

With student loan payments back on the table, you might be wondering: How am I supposed to fit this into my already tight budget? Here’s the good news—you don’t need…

If You Don’t Budget, Then It’s Just an Idea

by Jenny McCoy

We all have financial goals—paying off debt, saving for a home, taking that dream vacation. But here’s the truth: without a budget, those goals are just ideas. A goal without…

Practice, Not Perfection – The Key to Successful Budgeting

by Jenny McCoy

When it comes to budgeting, too many people aim for perfection—and burn out quickly when they fall short. But here’s the truth: budgeting isn’t about getting it exactly right every…

Embracing Financial Change: Why It’s Okay to Be Uncomfortable

by Jenny McCoy

Let’s be honest—financial change can be uncomfortable. Whether it’s switching car insurance, moving to a Health Savings Account (HSA), or canceling subscriptions you barely use, many of us avoid making…

Reframing – Even With PBJs?!? What About Actual Traumas Then?

by Be Money Strong Team
Reframing - Even With PBJs?!? What About Actual Traumas Then? Reframing is a powerful and simple (though often difficult) tool that you can use to change the way you look...

A Message of Hope if You Are Struggling

by Be Money Strong Team
A Message of Hope if You Are Struggling I shared this message with one of my clients and she asked me to share it with the rest of you. If...

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