Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Annual fee It’s ideal to avoid an annual fee when you’re on a student budget. If you do choose a student credit card with rewards, use it only for those purchases you already make within your budget. That can represent a serious hit to a student budget if you’re spending a full semester in a study abroad program.

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Credit Cards Student Credit College 52

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

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. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. My budget is $450. February Meeting.

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Budgeting Budget Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

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. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. My wins in March: I stayed within our budget of $450.

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Budget Budgeting March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

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. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for May.

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Budgeting Budget Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! 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. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

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Budgeting Budget Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. I did go into a big box store two times in February. How did you do in February?

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I challenged myself to find the cash outside of our budget. However by late summer, I found it easier to set aside the money directly from our budget. I also earned $20 from Ibotta and $7 from Ebates, and found $23 within our May budget.

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2019 November Club Christmas 130

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you can swing a trip in February with your sweetheart, I guarantee it'll be more exciting than one fancy dinner. Not sure where to go on a budget? Travel is a great experience, and many times experiences are better than things. Candy and flowers last only so long, but memories last forever.

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Travel San Francisco Denver Cancun 208

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. My monthly goal is $100.

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2019 September Club August 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. 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. My monthly goal is $100. How did I do in June?

2019 100

2019 June Club Christmas 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Want an extra boost to your budget in February?? The post Get $3 when you Join Swagbucks in February! If you haven’t tried Swagbucks before, you can get a bonus $3 for signing up as my referral this month. This post contains affiliate links, which help support this site at no extra cost to you.

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Swagbucks February Gift Cards Re-use 49

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Read: My Ebates Review.

2019 113

2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. 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. I found the balance of $23 from our budget.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas May 100

Simply CVS

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

if you're following a tight budget it's time to dig in the seats or watch the ground for a couple pennies! Below are deal scenarios for the CVS ad for the week of 2/19/17. To get the best deals, I had to go 2 or 3 cents over.so

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CVS February 2017 Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. My monthly goal is $100. Read: My Ebates Review.

2019 100

2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

It’s part of being a responsible family budgeter. This month’s assignment: (to be completed by February 25.). Step 1: Create a 2019 Christmas Budget. Now start creating a budget based on what you spent in 2018. Now start creating a budget based on what you spent in 2018. Add up the total.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas 2018 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I started the year challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. However by late summer, I found it easier to set aside the money directly from our budget. I offer a FREE Christmas Budget spreadsheet to my email subscribers.

2019 100

2019 October Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

January and February were stellar months with finding money. A month like February might not happen again, because I scored a huge refund that took 13 months to receive. This money will be put in our Medical Out-of-Pocket budget category. February 2021 – I found $3433.68. I found $1681 and $3433.68, respectively.

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March Money Donation Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

If you’re participating in the Grocery Budget Challenge , February’s action step is to clean out and organize our kitchen pantry and refrigerator. Also, if you need inspiration and support with controlling your grocery bill, join our monthly Grocery Budget Challenge. Our next meeting is February 28.

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Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Many of you emailed and commented on the segment wanting to know the breakdown of the “budget&# outfits and also my outfit…so here are all the details: BUDGET LOOK: KIM KARDASHIAN. BUDGET LOOK: JENNIFER ANNISTON. Pleather Jacket: Nicole by Nicole Miller, JC Penney. T-Shirt: Divided, H&M. Jeans: Charlotte Russe.

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Budget Budgeting JC Penneys Jewelry and Watches 69

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 3, 2024

In February, we'll be attending a tea tasting and lantern viewing for Lunar New Year at our Chinese Garden. Bring back 48 Hours on a Budget series - I love this series, but it takes a lot of work to do each post, so it often gets put off and then I haven't done any and I am disappointed in myself.

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New Year's Las Vegas Travel Vacation 221

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

As outlined in the first post , your goal this past month was to create a budget for your Christmas spending. Once you have a gift budget for 2013 that you are comfortable with, divide that number by eleven. I'm also offering FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information.

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Christmas Club Goals Budgeting 127

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash in different ways other than my budget, and last month, I put the rebate I received in the mail from Ebates into my Christmas savings. I offer a FREE Christmas Budget spreadsheet to my email subscribers.

March 100

March Club Christmas Budget 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

1 Year Subscription to Budget Travel Magazine for only $3.99 (for up to 3 years) with coupon code: FORTHEMOMMAS. About Budget Travel: Unlike any other publication, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel brings you travel options that most people never know. This deal will be valid through tonight, February 24th at midnight (EST).

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Budget Budgeting Travel Magazines 45

For the Mommas

JANUARY 31, 2012

1 Year Subscription to Budget Travel Magazine for only $4.17 (for up to 3 years) with coupon code: FORTHEMOMMAS. About Budget Travel: Unlike any other publication, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel brings you travel options that most people never know. Related posts: Budget Travel Magazine Subscription | $3.50

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Budget Budgeting Travel Magazines 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 6, 2014

Here''s what we did for February: OOP $137.46 (does not include tax) Minus Survey''s and Rebates FINAL AMOUNT SPENT: $110.03 (food, paper products and tolietries) We do get the Credits and we roll them for more food from Amazon or get gift cards!!! We have been doing this for 3 years and I am just now getting my Budget low.

February 40

February Taxes Saving Gift Cards 40

Simply CVS

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

I am always thankful when I can get a great price on groceries and my deal shopping trip for the CVS weekly ad of February 22 turned out to be just that. I did not have to pay anything out of my weekly budget by using coupons combined with extra bucks from earlier shopping trips. cvs deal shopping my CVS shopping my shopping bag'

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Shopping CVS 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Do a Budget Check Up. It never hurts to do a budget check up. February 23 - March 2 (34). February 16 - February 23 (32). February 9 - February 16 (25). February 2 - February 9 (40). January 26 - February 2 (31). February 24 - March 3 (18).

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Budgeting Budget October December 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Stretching the One Income Dollar shares with us 10 ways to have a royal wedding on a commoners budget. Budgets are Sexy - Copy of Debt Free for Life. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition. Sounds awesome to me.

February 113

February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I like the idea of helping them out with setting up a budget. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition. Great ideas. If things go sour, the trust is gone forever.

February 113

February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Don’t forget to enter my current giveaways: Get $8 in Toy Cash from Energizer and Giveaway (Ends February 25). It’s FebruANY at Subway and $25 Subway Giftcard Giveaway (Ends February 25). Oscar’s Movie Night with Wholly Guacamole and Daily’s Cocktails and Giveaway (Ends February 25). and Giveaway (Ends February 25).

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Giveaway February Subway March 65

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 26, 2013

Don’t forget to enter my current giveaways: Dollar General and P&G Honor Everyday Heroes in February and Giveaway (Ends January 28 ). Budget Earth - Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway (Ends January 27). Budget Earth - Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway (Ends January 27). Posh on a Budget - $100 Target G.C.

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Giveaway January February Budget 61

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

No Spend January: I challenged my email subscribers and members of my private Facebook group, Family Budgeters Unite! , I bought a new machine that will be delivered in early February. Moving on… My new monthly challenge for everyone is Frugal February. Related reading: 31 Days to Find $1000. to a No Spend January.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

I''m still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. We have made gift giving a line item in our budget since it can be a budget buster unless it is planned for. 15 was my shortfall from January & February and $100 was my April goal.

April 100

April Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

I'm still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. My husband and I started Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University last month, so we scrutinized our March budget more than ever before. Today is the third meeting, but anyone can join at any time. On with the meeting.

March 100

March Club Christmas Goals 100

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Don’t forget to enter my current giveaways: Today is National Girl Scout Cookies Day and Giveaway (Ends February 11). Valentine’s Day Share the Love Giveaway – Day 5 (Ends February 11). Little Caesars HOT-N-READY Pizza Giveaway (Ends February 11). Valentine’s Day Share the Love Giveaway – Day 4 (Ends February 11).

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Giveaway Baskin Robbins February Foodsaver 72

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Don’t forget to enter my current giveaways: Bring Your Pets Everywhere with Zelda’s Song and Giveaway (Ends February 4). Fun and Learning with Kelly Kits and Giveaway (Ends February 4). Perfect Skin with Merle Norman Cosmetics and Giveaway (Ends February 4). Giveaway (Ends February 4). Giveaway (Ends February 4).

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Giveaway February Sephora Photography 61