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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Now that spring is here, March is a great time to clean out your closet to see what your needs are for spring and summer clothing.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. This will also be the year that we clean out our clutter. Do you want to eliminate debt too? I think I’ll survive.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I have started calling around for fees and hope to have this complete by end of January. I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Choose Thrift First. Plan our Spending.