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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

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But with careful planning and budgeting, you can still provide your little one with everything they need while saving for their future. But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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But beware, people want to pay yard sale prices at a yard sale, so if you have more time, you could make more by selling larger or more valuable items on Craigslist, local consignment shops, or a local Facebook buy/sell page. Plan your budget that you want to spend on your next year’s vacation and divide by 12.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. You will be so thankful later.