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When a crisis hits, like the world-wild Cornavirus crisis, it's time to get focused on your budget. Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of the word "budget" but desperate times call for desperate measures. In this bonus episode, I'll share seven things you need to know to budget during a crisis (and really any time). 


You'll Learn

  • Why you need to focus on your spending rather than saving
  • Why a budget is a fancy word for a plan
  • How to create an easy system to manage your money each week
  • My 1, 2, 3 happiness expense plan
  • How to use PostIt notes to help you manage your money
  • Homework to set three money goals for the next 30 days


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