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Aug 2024
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2830: Prioritize Your Budget for Success...

Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam
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Episode 2830:

Defining success in personal finance is essential for achieving financial stability. Mike Ballew emphasizes the importance of setting clear priorities based on values, such as building an emergency fund and saving for retirement. By examining daily spending habits and making mindful choices, you can ensure long-term financial health.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2020-01-19-Prioritize-Your-Budget-for-Success/

Quotes to ponder:

"Success is making ends meet, paying bills on time, and setting money aside for emergencies and retirement."

"If you struggle with your budget and have little or nothing left over to save for emergencies and retirement, you don’t have a funding issue, you have a spending problem."

"Every day people waste money on frivolous luxuries, money they could be saving."

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