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How To Make a Crisis Budget

Every family should have two budgets: their regular monthly budget and a crisis budget. The crisis budget needs to be prepared in advance so that it can be activated immediately upon the loss of a job or other financial shock…

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Posted on August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 by John LivingstonPosted in BudgetingTagged crisis budget

Budgeting Software – Mint vs. Personal Capital

Two popular online personal finance apps are Mint and Personal Capital. They are not the same…

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Posted on April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 by John LivingstonPosted in BudgetingTagged budgeting, diaconate, mint, personal finance

Coronavirus Car Payment Relief is Available

Coronavirus Car Payment Relief is Available

Deacons can get this information to members in trouble. Many vehicle manufacturers are letting people defer their payments because they know they have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Here is how to contact them…

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Posted on March 31, 2020July 4, 2020 by John LivingstonPosted in BudgetingTagged car payment relief, coronavirus, deacons

How to Help Members With Consumer Debt

How to Help Members With Consumer Debt

Since bottoming out after the Great Recession ended, consumer debt has come roaring back with a vengeance. This will lead to challenges in diaconate budgets in the next recession…

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Posted on March 28, 2020July 4, 2020 by John LivingstonPosted in BudgetingTagged consumer debt

Five Budgeting Methods

Five Budgeting Methods

There are different methods for developing a budget. Different methods may work better for different people…

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Posted on March 24, 2020March 28, 2020 by John LivingstonPosted in BudgetingTagged budgeting methods, debt snowball, digital, envelope system, savings

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