How do we make a budget? | Feb Financial Fixes

<p>Budgets! Ergh, such a dirty word. Sophie and Maddy want to rebrand the idea of setting yourself something restrictive, but we can't ignore the facts. If you're not checking what you're spending as the prices rise, then how will you have anything left over to invest? Together they go through some of the super easy steps that you can put in place to take (baby) moves towards having a budget. </p><br><p>Please help us, and fill out our community survey too! If you do, you can win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the entire thing. </p><br><p>It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.</p><br><p>The <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FT7PSP " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">survey is now open</a> and closes on 28th February 2023. <a href="https://equitymates.com/equity-mates-media-survey-2023-tcs/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ts and Cs here. </a></p><br><p>Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yigcpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yigcpodcast?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, and come and be part of the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778745913073961/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group</a>. </p><br><p>Got a question or a topic suggestion? Email us <a href="mailto:yigc@equitymates.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on <a href="http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vn2drL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booktopia</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3dkncW2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a> now!</p><