Start Here: The Beginner Path
If you’re new, don’t start with “advanced strategies.” Start with a simple order that builds stability first. This page shows the recommended path so you can make progress without overwhelm.
The 4-step order that works
- Clarity: know where your money is going (simple tracking).
- Control: build a realistic budget you can repeat.
- Safety: start an emergency fund (even small).
- Freedom: pay down debt and grow your options.
Start with these 5 posts
Read them in this order:
- 1) Latest posts (pick the beginner one)
- 2) Budgeting basics (50/30/20 or beginner budgeting post)
- 3) Emergency fund (from zero / while paying debt)
- 4) Debt payoff method (snowball vs avalanche)
- 5) Daily routine (10-minute morning money routine)
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