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Love Drop #5- The Stalnaker Family

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Our goal is to get them a reliable used car this month as their previous two have died, and it’s getting harder and harder for them to manage w/ the one they’re currently borrowing. They’ve been giving back to their community since they moved in, and now it’s time for US to help them! Want to help?

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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

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Don’t look to buy used car seats though as you can’t be sure of their safety and whether they have previously been involved in an accident. Having a baby doesn’t need to be as costly as is often claimed, and it’s definitely possible to save money in this area without compromising on your new-born’s start in life.

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Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

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Definitely getting in the routine of making a zero-based budget EVERY MONTH and reviewing our finances together is an important habit we picked up that will be key to meeting all our financial goals. When I first started commuting, a family from our church actually loaned us their car for two months to ease our commute time!

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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Trying because there might be something wrong with the items, when there is a salesperson involved (such as at a used car lot), at the flea market, and so on are all great places to practice your negotiating skills. ” Teacher Man from My University Money presents Moving To Get a Job , and says, “Moving can often suck.