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Martin Backhausen | Week 37: Save for a Vacation

Week 37: Save for a Vacation

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Vacations are fun. They cost money. You can save for one. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Set a goal. Maybe $1,500 for a trip. Divide it by months. For 10 months, save $150 a month. Transfer $35 a week to a savings account. Skip one meal out to find the money….

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Martin Backhausen | Week 27: Plan for Retirement

Week 27: Plan for Retirement

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Retirement seems far away. You can start now. Small steps grow big. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s make a plan. Save a little each month. Maybe $20. Use a retirement account, like a 401(k) or IRA. Your job might offer one. Check if your employer matches contributions. That’s free money. Put in…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 23: Cut Subscription Costs

Week 23: Cut Subscription Costs

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Subscriptions add up fast. They hurt your budget. You can cut them and save. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start now. List your subscriptions. Include Netflix, apps, gyms. Check your bank statements. Find ones you forgot. Ask, “Do I use this?” If not, cancel it. Maybe you don’t watch that streaming service….

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Martin Backhausen | Week 21: Save for the Holidays

Week 21: Save for the Holidays

Posted on September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Holidays are fun. But they cost money. Saving now stops stress. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Set a holiday budget. Maybe $300 for gifts and food. If it’s six months away, save $50 a month. Transfer $12 a week to a savings account. Skip one coffee to find the money. Check…

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