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Have a Mindful March!

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It’s March 1, and I declare it Mindful March. We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting.

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My Word for 2021

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I joined the crowd many years ago only to completely forget about my word by mid-March. After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. I felt like March was somewhat of a success. Join the monthly Grocery Budget Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter. She is participating in an after-school running program that started in March.

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3 Monthly Expenses to Reduce Without Feeling a Sacrifice

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We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. Our Savings: $67 a month or almost $800 a year. Our savings: $55 a month or $660 a year. For a glimpse at what I buy and what we eat, read How I Spent $425 in March. Our savings: $184 a month. We want to have our cake and eat it too.

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

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I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

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On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T. R – realistic.

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