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5 Different Ways To Save Money

5 Different Ways To Save Money

by Chris Strano | Nov 14, 2017 | Bank Accounts, Budgeting, Goal Setting, Savings | 1 comment

Some of us are good at saving money, some of us get by and some struggle every single day. There are plenty of strategies for saving money and paying off debt and it’s important to find one that suits you and your lifestyle. To get another perspective, I asked...
How To Be Better At Saving Money

How To Be Better At Saving Money

by Chris Strano | Jul 24, 2017 | Budgeting, Goal Setting, Savings | 0 comments

I’m half Italian. That means my diet is highly susceptible to pasta, pizza, parmigiana, bread, gelato and wine. The other half of me is Irish, so you can throw beer into the mix too (and lots of it). If that wasn’t enough, I married a girl with Italian and...
Separate Bank Accounts For Budgeting. Here’s How.

Separate Bank Accounts For Budgeting. Here’s How.

by Chris Strano | Jun 2, 2017 | Bank Accounts, Budgeting, Goal Setting, Holidays / Vacations, Savings | 0 comments

Having separate bank accounts for budgeting is a must. This is an essential part of the household budgeting process, especially if you want your budget to run simply and smoothly. Segregating types of expenditure helps to identify your priorities, ensure all expenses...
The Best Way To Reduce  Household Expenses

The Best Way To Reduce Household Expenses

by Chris Strano | Mar 28, 2017 | Budgeting, Goal Setting, Savings | 2 comments

If your family life is anything like ours…. it’s hectic! The weekdays fly by and there’s something on every weekend for at least the next month. It seems there’s not enough hours in the day or days in the week. However, because the hours in...
Objectives Of A Family Budget

Objectives Of A Family Budget

by Chris Strano | Feb 7, 2017 | Budgeting, Goal Setting, Savings | 0 comments

Having objectives for your family budget is integral to the success of your budget. In fact, objectives are important in most things we do – family budgeting just being one of them. Wow… that sounds so boring. Let’s re-word that. What is the purpose of a budget? Well,...
Paying Off Your Credit Card Could Be Killing Your Savings

Paying Off Your Credit Card Could Be Killing Your Savings

by Chris Strano | Sep 12, 2016 | Budgeting, Credit Cards, Goal Setting, Savings | 2 comments

Wondering whether you should pay off your credit card or save? This is a question I get all too often. Yep, the old ‘pay off credit card debt or build savings first’ debate. “Chris, I’ve got credit card debt of $2,000 and a $8,000 personal...
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I’m a former financial planner, husband to a gorgeous wife and father to two little terrors. I teach young families how to create their ideal lifestyle through smart budgeting strategies. #noskimpingrequired.

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