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How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

You've decided it's time to get life insurance. You know
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All About Life Insurance: The Basics and Beyond, and Myths Debunked

Life insurance can be a complicated topic, and it doesn't help that it's not really fun to talk...
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4 Favorite Ways People Overspend
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5 Favorite Ways People Overspend

How about your budget? Everyone overspends at least some of the time. Here are a few favorite ways...
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How to Successfully Manage Multiple Financial Priorities
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How to Successfully Manage Multiple Financial Priorities

Looking at your finances and figuring out how to manage multiple financial priorities can feel like you’re running...
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How to Have Money to Buy What You Want By Creating a Value-Based Budget
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How to Have Money to Buy What You Want By Creating a Value-Based Budget

The start of a new year is a perfect time to get your financial life in order, and...
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How to Be a Frugal Friend without Being Rude
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How to Be a Frugal Friend without Being Rude

When you're on a budget or paying off debt, there are certain sacrifices you likely to have to...
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If Your Budget Isn’t a Stress Reliever – You’re Doing It Wrong
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If Your Budget Isn’t a Stress Reliever – You’re Doing It Wrong

Regardless of the way you choose to organize your budget, the point is to make sure to have...
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How to Create a Hassle-Free Budget Plan for Tracking Expenses
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How to Create a Hassle-Free Budget Plan for Tracking Expenses

Nearly every financial guru tells potential budgeters to start their financial management with a simple (but not easy)...
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Keep Kids Entertained While On the Road: 5 Budget-Friendly Ideas
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Keep Kids Entertained While On the Road: 5 Budget-Friendly Ideas

We'll be hitting the pavement soon for a few family visits and mini-vacations, making travel arrangements and packing...
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How To Survive Real World Budgeting For The First Time
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How To Survive Real World Budgeting For The First Time

For many, the excitement wears off pretty quickly and you then get hit with one of the harshest...
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HI, I’M ASHLEY, AFC®️

Accredited Financial Counselor®, Profit Strategist, Quickbooks Elite ProAdvisor, Business Enthusiast, Pollyanna Theorist and Burrito Aficionado. I am dedicated to helping moms start a business, take control of their lives and create a life by design. Accounting is the language of business and at AIRE we speak accounting.

I am eager to share with you what I have learned over my 25 years as an entrepreneur. Learn from my wins and losses.

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    Want a glimpse into your business’s success? These Want a glimpse into your business’s success? These key numbers will tell you. 1. Start with your profit margin to see how much you actually keep after covering expenses. It shows how efficiently your business is operating and whether your pricing and costs are truly aligned for profit. 2. Look at your cash flow to understand whether your business can comfortably cover bills and still have room to grow. Think of cash flow as the lifeblood of your business, it keeps everything moving, from daily operations to long-term growth. 3. Review your rolling forecast to see how future decisions could impact your finances. It helps you plan ahead, adjust your strategy when needed, and confidently take on new opportunities or challenges. When you track these numbers consistently, you gain clarity, make better decisions, and build a stronger business for the year ahead. Partner with us to turn your financial goals into a clear plan for growth and long-term success. Book a call to learn more! . . . #BusinessFinances #FinancialSuccess #BusinessBookkeeping #BusinessAccounting #Bookkeeping #Accounting #SmallBusiness
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