Tag: Budget
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What to eat for dinner formula
What’s for dinner is the most annoying and most asked question ever. We get it. We’re making it simple for you. You don’t have to think any harder than this formula. If you follow this formula, you WILL lose weight if you need to and you WILL feel better and you WILL sleep better. Bonus: […]
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Get out of debt formula
It’s really annoying when half of your paycheck goes to debt payments. It’s frustrating when you want to go on a trip or set aside some money for your kids (college, wedding, first car, help with down payment) and you can’t because it seems like all of your money is gone before you can. It’s […]
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You can serve others while serving yourself
Too many women buy into the idea that they have to choose between taking care of themselves or taking care of their families. Even if they do not consciously believe it, they certainly behave like it. Too busy to workout because of all the extracurricular activities. Can’t eat healthy because they’ll complain. No time for […]
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Teaching kids about money
Let’s talk about teaching your kids about money today. We know you want the best for your kids. If you’re here, you’re probably like us and that “more” isn’t defined as more stuff or more wealth necessarily. More likely, you want them to have the knowledge and tools to pursue a life of purpose, impact, service and happiness. You might look at your own financial history and know you don’t want that for your kiddos. That might mean the sheer lack of knowledge you had when you started out or avoiding the bigger financial mistakes you made. We’re with you and we are here to help.
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Sex in marriage: get encouraged!
We’re taking a stand for sex in marriage. Just like so many other “new normals” (debt, health, etc) the marital sex life seems to have taken a hit. We’re here to talk about why it’s important, how not to be normal, why / how to make time for it, the benefits and even how to start a spark!
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Date Night Bingo
You’re in for a treat today, just in time for Valentine’s Day! At Ideal Balance, we’re all about the quality of your relationships! And for quality and depth, you need intimacy. Most people equate intimacy with the bedroom, but what is it really? Related: 4 Reasons You Need Date Night in·ti·ma·cy /ˈin(t)əməsē/ noun close familiarity […]
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How you can EASILY calculate your own retirement numbers
Today we’re going to talk retirement. Whether you’re young or mature (😉) you want to pay attention. You might be doing a lot of work to get your finances in order and budget correctly, but if you don’t understand the end goal, you can lose motivation. Today we want to tell you about a simple concept called the 4% rule that can help you know when exactly how you can plan to retire. It may be sooner than you think and it hopefully is much simpler than you think. So, let’s dive in.
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3 Super Specific Ways to Maintain Momentum with Your Goals So You Actually Achieve Them This Year
We know you’ve got big goals this year. We know it’s still early enough for you to be excited! We’re hoping to get to you before any breakdowns happen. We want you to keep the momentum you feel on the first of the year toward achieving your hopes and dreams. And we’ve got three super specific strategies to do just that.
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Cash for Christmas: How to avoid debt and be able to joyfully give
For our purposes, we’re talking time & money. Gift giving, parties, decorations and such all cost money. It’s time to see how much. List everything you think you want to spend your time or your money on out on your worksheet or a piece of paper. Now you’re going to prioritize. Your time is precious and it’s one of the first things to get claimed with endless parties, activities and attractions this time of year.
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