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Where does your money go?

Posted on 07. Aug, 2009 by Jennifer Streiff.

Why do people sign up for Mvelopes? The most common reason I hear is that people need to get a better idea of exactly where the money is going. They often feel that they should have plenty of income, but it just doesn’t seem to go as far as they…

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Are they ready for the real world? Preparing your college students to handle their own finances is vital to their future success.

Posted on 03. Aug, 2009 by Jennifer Streiff.

By Jennifer Streiff, Money for Life Spending Management Coach
It seems that parents go to great lengths to ensure that their students are ready to go away to college – you help to research schools, help with applications, buy books and even make sure they have a suitable place to live.…

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Creating an effective spending plan with variable income

Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 by Jennifer Streiff.

Creating an effective spending plan with variable income

I have several Money for Life Coaching clients that are independent contractors. This often means that their income is variable and can often be inconsistent as well. Despite the common misconceptions, you can still build an effective spending plan even with variable income, and you can also plan ahead for…

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Month-End Reconciliation

Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by Jennifer Streiff.

Month-End Reconciliation

As a Money for Life Coach I often get asked about what needs to be done at the end of each month before starting the next one.  There really isn’t anything that needs to be done before moving into the next month.  The only thing you may want to do…

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