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10 Worst Money Mistakes

If I could tell my younger self something it would be to not to make all the mistakes we did with our money.  When it comes down to personal financial success, it’s pretty simple:  Spend less than you make and live within your means.  But in order to do this you must avoid some of the biggest mistakes that can …

Make a Budget & Control Your Finances – Part 1

Learning how to make a budget can be one of the most critical financial decisions anyone ever makes. It can be the one thing that saves many people from financial ruin only because it allows them to take back control of their money. The goal of any budget is to ensure that you and your family have the necessary money …

Welcome!

Welcome to Straight Cents! How did Straight Cents come about? A couple of years ago we realized we would be facing the “Empty Nest” Syndrome.  A little scary to think, but exhilarating at the same time.  I knew my husband could retire in January of 2019 and that was just a few years away, right?  While my husband contributes to …