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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Also See: Clever Ways to Save Money Tips on How to Save Money From Your Salary Without Drastically Changing Your Lifestyle The trick I’ve found that works is to find ways to balance things out. Yet, your kids simply can’t stand the store brands. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example.

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Meet a Reader | M from the PNW

The Frugal Girl

My husband and I have been married for 20 years and have two school-aged kids. ” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. I’m thankful we had to learn how to cut back—how ridiculous was it to have dual full-time incomes/no kids and not save a cent?!

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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Christmas Savings Club | March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program. On with the meeting. How Did I Do in March? My monthly goal is $100.

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Start Your College Savings by Shopping Online with Upromise

Saving Cents With Sense

I’ve written about Upromise by Sallie Mae before and how it is such a great way to save for college (or pay off loans) while you are doing your everyday shopping, eating out, or even pumping gas. But did you know that you can save for college when you shop online? Family Deals Online Deals sponsored upromise'

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip. haha Kidding.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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