Budgeting
Identify Your Budget Thieves
Over time, even the most fastidious money managers run up against the budget thieves. You know how it happens — your beautifully devised budgets…
Read MoreStart a Money Club
People get together all the time to help each other achieve personal goals—reading great books, losing weight, etc. Why not apply the same principles…
Read MoreBudget Quiz
We have a saying around the office: “What gets measured gets done.” However, in looking for ways to assess the practical application of budget…
Read MoreDiscover Your Non-Budget
It’s easy to spend a lot of money on little things — that morning coffee from the drive-through, your afternoon soda break, going out…
Read MoreBudget Bout: Needs vs. Wants
Balancing budgets is hard. A frequent challenge is the battle of “needs” versus “wants”. Needs are basic – food, shelter, clothing, etc. Wants are…
Read MoreWhat’s Your REAL Budget?
Many people know they should have a budget, but never get around to actually creating one. Part of what holds people back is trying…
Read MoreSpending What You Think?
Every year at Sente Mortgage, we do an enlightening and sometimes even surprising financial-planning exercise. It’s very simple: First, write down the amount you think…
Read MoreTiming is Everything
At Sente, we do a yearly business-planning exercise that includes a comprehensive budget. This year we discovered that we are all really good at…
Read MoreCatch Your Budget Thieves Red-Handed!
Does it seem like someone’s making off with your money? Before calling the cops, check first to see if the culprit may be you.…
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