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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

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Many gyms and fitness classes offer free events for the public. Keep your eyes out for these events and incorporate them into your workout plan. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you.

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

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Clothing and furniture are just a couple of the things you can buy on the Facebook marketplace , Craigslist , and OfferUp. Find free events. Pack a picnic, go to a free event, and BYOB whenever possible. EVERY time that I do this, I come out ahead. Check your hobbies. Hobbies are fun, but they can be very expensive.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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Was there a particular event? We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. What inspired you to get debt free? We have always loved to travel and do missions work for our church.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

Many gyms and fitness classes offer free events for the public. Keep your eyes out for these events and incorporate them into your workout plan. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you.

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How to Find Back to School Clothes for Less

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Check your paper or local events board to see if any kid’s clothing swaps are happening in your area. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Ask if you can purchase it at a discount, or perhaps they would even be willing just to pass it on to you. It never hurts to ask!

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

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Drew has a side website company and live event production called Ask Drew How. Was there a particular event? Find stuff on the side of the road and sell it on craigslist or Facebook. Well that’s not in the budget so you better sell something on craigslist… Lamp sold, go get a pedi now.

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Sell Your Gold Jewelry for Cash | 31 Days to Find $1000

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” They were holding a special gold buying event just in time for the holidays. I could have tried to sell the unbroken pieces online, on eBay or Craigslist, but this was definitely instant gratification. How I Made $150 by Cashing in My Gold Jewelry. You may decide it is worth it to try to sell online.

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