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When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
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Today is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. I have a bike but I chose to drive in my “Share the Road†license-plate embellished car today. Why? The route from home to office, though short, is treacherous. [more]
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Your budget: envelopes or a plan?
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]