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Tag Archives: budgeting
Hate Budgeting? Steps 9-12 Solidify A New, Joyful Path
The I HATE Budgeting (But I Like Having Money) wrapped up the 12-Step program, learning the final 4 steps to changing their relationship with money from (even mildly) dysfunctional to hopeful, intentional and – dare I say – joyful. While … Continue reading
The 5th & 8th Steps to Confident Budgeting: Admit Wrongs, Make Amends
The I HATE Budgeting (But I Like Having Money) support group has been focusing on the renowned 12-step program used for other dysfunctions. This post covers step 5 (admit wrongs) and step 8 (make amends) because I think the two … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Personal Finance with a twist
Tagged admit when you're wrong, budgeting, let it go, make amends, Step 5, Step 8
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Hate Budgeting? Take Step 4: A Personal Inventory
Step 4 of the 12 step program prompts us to take “a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” Many years ago, a boss gave me a “SWOT” (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) style performance review. It was the first time … Continue reading
Hate Budgeting? Your Higher Power wants to help
If you’re new to this blog, let me bring you up to speed: I run a support group for people who hate budgeting (so, everyone) called – pointedly – “I HATE Budgeting (But I Like Having Money).” We meet monthly … Continue reading
Budgeting with Irregular Income & The Basics of the 3 Budget System
The 20th century saw great advances in manufacturing and, therefore, employment, especially after WWII. Reliable, steady employment created a foundation of financial security from which many benefitted, around which an economic system was built. The 21st century, not so much. … Continue reading
Creating & Maintaining Healthy Financial Boundaries
“You have to try tough love.” “Don’t be an enabler.” “I’m scared he won’t survive without my help.” “We’re all doing the best we can.” “We can’t afford that!“ “The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of.” ~ … Continue reading
How Stress Affects Your Finances & What You Can Do About It Right Now
Our support group (“I HATE Budgeting but I like having money”) was delighted to have mental health counselor Elizabeth Galanti (www.elizabethgalanti.com) present this topic to us. She started the conversation by asking us all to take a moment to think … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Personal Finance with a twist, Psychology of Money
Tagged budgeting, reducing stress, stress & money
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Financial Survival Skills & The Fate of the Cake Plate
I decided I would save my family money by painting our kitchen myself. I’m a pretty good painter, a friend who is an interior designer helped me choose paint colors, and Home Depot offered a rebate on paint. The kitchen … Continue reading
Hate Budgeting? Minimalism Might Help
Wouldn’t it be great if you only had to afford stuff you really loved and regularly used? <– And no matter what kind of stuff or how much stuff you have, some people simply won’t like you and that is … Continue reading
LIFE: Live Inspired, Financially Empowered 