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How to Budget for a Home Renovation Without Going Broke
Episode 117 of Budgeting for Beginners with Fexingo tackles one of the most common financial stress points: home renovation. Lucas and Luna walk through a real-life case of a couple who budgeted for a $15,000 kitchen remodel using a 'sinking fund' approach and a separate high-yield savings account. They break down how to estimate costs with a 20 percent contingency, how to avoid impulse upgrades mid-project, and how to use a digital envelope app to track spending in real time. The episode also covers why paying for a contractor with a credit card can be smart if you pay it off same…
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