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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust. The money hit our account in April. Frugal living is not about deprivation.

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Christmas Savings Club | June 2019

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So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings.

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Average Savings Account Interest Rate For December 2023

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Many online banks have savings interest rates higher than the national average savings account interest rates. How Bankrate calculates the national average In June 2023, Bankrate updated its methodology that determines the national average savings account rates. percent APY as of Dec. percent APY. percent APY.

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How to Budget (and Pay) for Yearly Bills + a FREE Speadsheet

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I built a monthly system to set aside money specifically for our yearly bills and while I still dread writing those large checks, I am no longer paralyzed by it. Today, I built a monthly system to set aside money specifically for our yearly bills and while I still dread April, I am no longer paralyzed by it. Don’t let that deter you.

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Christmas Savings Club | August September 2019

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You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. Read: My Ebates Review.

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Christmas Savings Club | July 2019

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You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings.

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Christmas Savings Club | October 2019

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However by late summer, I found it easier to set aside the money directly from our budget. You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. You have 2 months to find some cash money.

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