The NYPFGuy Budget Workbook Creating a budget can be a daunting task if you don't know where to start, or if you have never created one before. I know I struggled trying out different methods using spreadsheets, iPhone apps and more when I was learning how to create a budget....
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Welcome to Not Your Parents’ Financial Guy! A personal finance online resource that helps people get the most out of life and their money by following nontraditional advice.
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Why to Start Saving It's a common story that we've all heard at some point about a friend or someone we know. Things were going okay financially for this person. They had a good job, made a decent living, but most months they were finding a way to spend most...
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Why These 3 Financial Words Can Change Your Life
“Budgeting”, “Saving” and “Investing”. These three words awaken different emotional reactions for people. These words commonly initiate feelings of confusion, disinterest or some level of anger. It is rare to be properly educated on these financial topics so it makes sense confusion is a common reaction. Some of us like...
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