{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"I See A Happy Face","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com","author_name":"Ruby Hill","author_url":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/author\/admin\/","title":"How to Prepare Your Post-Pandemic Finances - I See A Happy Face","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9KcguB2Jpw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/how-to-prepare-your-post-pandemic-finances\/\">How to Prepare Your Post-Pandemic Finances<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/how-to-prepare-your-post-pandemic-finances\/embed\/#?secret=9KcguB2Jpw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;How to Prepare Your Post-Pandemic Finances&#8221; &#8212; I See A Happy Face\" data-secret=\"9KcguB2Jpw\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Accounting-computer.jpg","thumbnail_width":1000,"thumbnail_height":666,"description":"Any change raises a fair share of concerns and habits and may shake multiple things, such as our spending habits. Most people itch to get out there to start spending, but it&#8217;s important to set adequate time to reflect before making such decisions. Below is a list of tips to update the budget to fit the new normal. Develop a Family Budget A solid household budget helps keep your family in check.\u00a0Impulse buys\u00a0and unplanned spending may add up due to constant visits to amusement parks, restaurants, and movie theatres. You should account for your family&#8217;s financial goals and fixed expenses and allocate the rest of the income to variable spending based on the set categories, including date nights, family weekend trips, restaurants, and entertainment. You can always get specific with these categories depending on your preferences. You can utilize a budgeting app and link it to your bank to develop a solid budget aside from tracking your goals and monitoring your spending habits. Have an Emergency Fund Unexpected life events occur at any given time, necessitating prior financial preparations. A well-funded emergency fund is a reliable way of protecting your finances during an unexpected crisis. You should save an adequate [&hellip;]"}