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Choose Thrift First ā€“ April Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Can I make do with something else around my house? How did you do in April? The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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How Iā€™m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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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. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge ā€“ March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Can I make do with something else around my house? See you on Thursday, April 30. How did you do in February?

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