17 Financial Habits That Will Change Your Life

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5. Use The Envelope System

Many of us remember having a grandparent who tucked money away in marked envelopes for their monthly expenses. This old school money management tool can help you track spending and stick to a budget. Actual, physical envelopes marked with certain expense labels will help you become more aware of exactly where your money is going. Need something a little more modern than envelopes? Try the next tip to evolve your budget into the new age…