3628: Budgeting Basics: Income vs. Expenses by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Money Management

3628: Budgeting Basics: Income vs. Expenses by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Money Management

July 13, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 3628

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Kumiko discusses the fundamentals of budgeting, focusing on income and expense management.

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