In today’s episode of the Consumerism Commentary Podcast, Tom Dziubek speaks with Flexo about his recommended steps for people to take control of their personal finances. Among the things Flexo talks about are the importance of self-awareness, taking an inventory of your personal finances, tracking your money and getting out of debt.

Our senses help provide input and perception to everything in the outside world. Without them, everything would be lifeless. But in a strictly financial sense (no pun intended), are they actually helping keep us in the poor house? Let's look at each more specifically and allow me to give you examples of what I mean.

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By Nora Dunn Budgeting is one of the hardest things for any of us to do well — and stick to. It requires discipline, attention to detail, and persistence. But it doesn’t have to be impossible; and effective budgeting can actually be quite empowering.