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Where I found money in February

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Neither my husband nor I have been to Europe so this was a big deal and we were very excited to be able to take our kids on such a trip. I donated plasma 5 times in February which is short of my goal of 8 times. Rakuten: $233.93.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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Working together, sharing the same goals and vision, talking about milestones. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We would keep our goals on paper on the fridge. Drew would figure out the numbers and shuffle things around and brainstorm ways to make the money or sell something to get the goal accomplished.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Our long-term goal is to retire in our 40s, and the first step is to pay off this mortgage (in addition to recommended retirement investing). Concerts, I learned I don’t really enjoy, but I do love musicals and plays, so I’ve started asking for tickets as birthday or Christmas presents. I LOVE Five Frugal Things.

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Financial Lessons from the Movies – The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have a dream and set goals. One of the first songs Reynolds sings is “I ain’t down yet” which loudly and emphatically expresses her dream of being rich and the goals she has to get there. Use your dreams and goals to guide your actions. Stay focused on your goal. Be open to opportunity and keep learning.

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