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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. 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.

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Save Up To 75% on Name Brand Children’s Items from thredUP

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I work really hard to find great sales for my boys clothing and I often buy from higher end consignment stores to get premium brands for less. thredUp is an online kids consignment shop where you can save money (and time!) They carry Gap, Gymboree, Mini Boden, Ralph Lauren and more at up to 75% off retail prices.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. You will likely have to accept a store credit for the current price if you don’t have a receipt, but that’s better than nothing.