Budgeting...the Dieting of Money Management

​Budgeting and dieting are similar in many ways.  As you drive home you make the decision: stop at the closest fast food restaurant or go home to cook steamed vegetables and chicken.   One is quick and easy and tastes great; the other takes time, and depending on your cooking skills, may not be the best.  As with your food dilemma you have constant emails with the phrase “50% off…valid for 24 hours”.  We are surrounded by temptations and sometimes it is difficult to resist (I will admit, I fall victim as well).   If you truly want to change you’re spending habits, follow these five steps.

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