Buyers: Saving For Homeownership Challenge - Money Mindfullness (Week 4)

Dated: January 23 2024

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(Our Savings Challenge is *almost* over...can you believe it? Go back to Weeks 1-3 if you're just now joining us!)⁠

⁠Now that we've analyzed our previous spending habits and checked our credit scores (and debt amounts), it's time to track future spending. ⁠

⁠Set up a Google Doc or start a note in your notes app and start tracking your spending. Do this for 30 days so you can become hyper aware of what you're spending money on as you're on the go.⁠

⁠Pro tip: When you *have* to write down your expenses in the moment, it will become a lot more evident as to what is adding up fast that is preventing you from saving for what it is you really want!⁠

⁠In business they always say an untracked number never grows, so it's important to keep a close eye on your savings and doing what you can to actively make it grow! Doing this for a period of time will really open your eyes and help you reach your goals.⁠

⁠When Tyler and I were REALLY on top of our money we used YNAB (You Need A Budget) and it was great at holding us accountable!⁠

⁠One more challenge left...any guesses what it could be?⁠

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Angelica Olmsted

Angelica’s path into real estate is rooted in a life full of diverse experiences and a deep appreciation for what “home” means. Growing up as an Air Force brat meant constant moves, and later, h....

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