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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

How much of that do you have saved up as we speak? The simple truth is that not many people have enough money saved up to buy a car. That’s why a vast majority of us go the financing route. Since you are here, I assume you are looking to sidestep all that and go straight to outright buying your car.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account.

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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? With a better credit score rating, you have access to better financing options, which, in turn, can help you take advantage of future investment opportunities. Set personal and financial goals for your savings. This is something every parent needs to think about.

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. So we just give up on trying to control expenditure and saving. The more complicated your finances are, the harder it all seems. Plus you’ll be amazed at how your savings add up!

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