Tag: Budget
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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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Why your spouse isn’t on board with financial coaching
We very often get folks that want to hire us as their financial coaches but one thing stops them: Their loving spouse. We mean that sincerely. When a woman says “my husband isn’t on board” we know it’s typically because of the following reasons: Money: We understand it’s a financial commitment. But we think of […]
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Is debt ruining your marriage?
Sweet marital bliss. That’s what’ we’re all aiming for. Wouldn’t it be nice if those lovely feelings from the wedding day lasted forever? For the couple that is striving for such a fairy tale, it may or may not surprise you to know that money stress can be holding you back from happily ever after. […]
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8 Ways To Eat Healthy on a Budget
Many of our clients have goals in the finance and the fitness department. That means that they want to save money AND save calories. We’ve created this list to help you save money while sticking to your health goals. So let’s get right to it, 15 Ways To Eat Healthy On A Budget
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Everything you need to know about an Emergency Fund
Now, how do you know when to use your Emergency Fund? Well, first of all, let’s understand it’s not for borrowing, it’s not an ATM. Nope, there are three questions you want to answer before you allow yourself to pull money out of your Emergency Fund:
IDEAL BALANCE 