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Budgeting

June 24, 2026 · 10 min read

Inflation Hit 3.8% in 2026: How to Protect Your Money Right Now

Inflation rose to 3.8% in April 2026 — the highest since May 2023. Here are the six concrete moves protecting household budgets right now, from high-yield savings to fixed-rate refinancing.

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Budgeting

September 14, 2025 · 7 min read

How to Build a Budget That Actually Works (Even If You Hate Budgeting)

Most budgets fail in the second week. Here's the simple, flexible system I've used for years to track money without spreadsheets taking over my life.

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