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How the Strait of Hormuz Can Affect Your Budget (Even If You Live Thousands of Miles Away)

A disruption in one of the world's busiest shipping routes can quietly raise the cost of fuel, groceries, travel, and everyday essentials. Here's what it means for your budget and how to prepare without panicking.

The 15-Minute Sunday Money Check-In That Replaces Budgeting Guilt

You don't need daily discipline or a complicated system. You need one short, repeatable ritual. Here's the Sunday check-in that keeps your money calm in 15 minutes a week.