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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. As long as they enjoy these activities and do well in school, they can continue on and we will include them in the budget. 2014 Update.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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We made some head way in 2014 but we have a LOOOOONNNNNGGGG way to go. In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. I tricked …nudged my husband into following along and together we wrote out our Debt Freedom Plan. Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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