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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

Nerds vs Free Spirits, But Are You Always One?

by Be Money Strong Team
Nerds vs Free Spirits, But Are You Always One? I am a nerd when it comes to money, but I'm not always a nerd in every other area of my...

Behind the Scenes of the Sudzy Pup Salon Podcast – Dog Groomer’s Guide to the Universe

by Be Money Strong Team
Behind the Scenes of the Sudzy Pup Salon Podcast - Dog Groomer's Guide to the Universe I recently did an episode with Maria Hetem for her podcast - Dog Groomer's...

End the Habit (or Addiction) of Shopping

by Be Money Strong Team
End the Habit (or Addiction) of Shopping Think about your last big purchase. Maybe you did a lot of research to make sure you were an informed buyer and felt...

Are You Weeding the Roots or Just Hacking at the Branches?

by Be Money Strong Team
Are You Weeding the Roots or Just Hacking at the Branches? Don't waste time hacking at the branches. If you aren't making progress in your goals, or are feeling stuck,...

What if Your Magic Penny Lost Only 10 Days?

by Be Money Strong Team
What if Your Magic Penny Lost Only 10 Days? What if the magic penny that doubles every day for 30 days only got to go for 20 days instead. Would...

Magic Penny or $1 Million Right Now?

by Be Money Strong Team
Magic Penny or $1 Million Right Now? Would you rather have a magic penny that doubles every day for 30 days or just take a million dollars right now? Do...

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