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Where we found money in April

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Through April of 2021, I have found over $6500 for the year! My total found money in April: $715.62. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. In April I redeemed $439.62 in credit card points.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. When I was in Asia in April I was reminded that many people in this world aren’t given the option to choose. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. I hope you enjoy them too. Editor’s Picks.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. Household debt stood at $13,200,000,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2010 (according to a 2011 ‘‘Flow of Funds’’ report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Six Carnivals This Week

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Denise’s post, Canning CAN Be Cheap , was included in the Yakezie Carnival – April Fool’s Edition hosted by Passive Income to Retire. Arbor Investment Planner hosted the Self-Directed Investing for Retirement Carnival – March Madness Edition and included Latisha’s post, Financial Advisor or Discount Broker?

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Kyle presents Enter to Win our April iPad Mania Giveaway! ” Managing Debt. Budgeting and Economics.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 3-January 7/11- Headed Overseas Edition

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We have decided where we are going for our vacation in April- ASIA. As usual there were a ton of great reads floating around the blogosphere written by my pals in the Yakezie network as well as some other personal finance bloggers. JD Roth over at Get Rich Slowly tells us how we can take control of our finances in 2011.

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