Matt Hern Money Coach
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If you've resolved to save more money the easiest way to start is to use the 'pay yourself first' method, which you may have heard of. To pay yourself first open a separate bank account for your …
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If you're resolving to improve your financial position next year then this article will help you get the most impact for your effort. Though my experience as a financial planner it became evident …
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One of the great challenges in creating and sticking to a budget is knowing how to define what is affordable. Common but terrible proxies for defining affordability include: Available balance …
Buying stuff feels good. Sometimes it's the immediate pleasure of a new outfit or gadget. Other times, such as when we buy concert tickets, the anticipation of pleasure feels good. In those …
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My car insurance renewal is due this week and admittedly I've not previously thought much about the optimal excess amount. However, after paying the excess last year when my car was stolen I opened a …
I can't recall a time that I've been at a buffet and not overeaten. Even when I've been focused on dieting for my health I just can't seem to resist - it requires more willpower than I've got. Can …
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