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Aug 2024
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2838: Learning to Budget With a Money Ja...

Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam
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Episode 2838:

Managing money creates freedom, not restrictions, as Steve Martile emphasizes in his practical guide on using the JARS system for budgeting. By organizing finances into specific categories, Martile demonstrates how simple changes can lead to significant financial growth, peace in relationships, and even the ability to enjoy life’s luxuries without guilt.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/learning-to-budget-with-the-jars-system/

Quotes to ponder:

"Managing money doesn’t restrict freedom, it creates freedom."

"Once we started to manage our money, I sold the 350Z. After our first year, our net worth increased by a surprising 45%."

"The real trick to managing your money is not what you do - it’s how you do it."

Episode references:

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Millionaire-Mind-Mastering-Wealth/dp/0060763280

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