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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

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That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. But if you’re looking for growth, consider investing strategies that match your long-term goals. It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. The money hit our account in April.

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Grocery Budget Challenge – April Meeting

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The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. How Did We Do in April? April Wins : By using the same strategies from March , I was able to stay within our grocery budget of $450. How did you do in April?

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. 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. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. When I was in Asia in April I was reminded that many people in this world aren’t given the option to choose. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. Have you ever derailed your goals?