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How to Budget Your Way to Financial Independence

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How to Budget Your Way to Financial Independence

May 19, 2020 5 min read
Illustration of a person standing next to a large table, organizing oversized paper currency. There is an open box on the table containing coins and neatly stacked bills, symbolizing financial management or how to budget effectively.

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Gabrielle van Welie

Gabrielle van Welie is Ria's Global Content Manager. Originally from Dominican Republic, she specializes in the cultural impact of remittances and migration across the globe.

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