Family Balance Sheet
MAY 1, 2017
In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. We Shopped for New Home Owners/Auto Insurance. I had not shopped around for home owners and auto insurance quotes in YEARS. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 17, 2018
I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. Read our Health Insurance Story: . What We Left Traditional Health Insurance. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance. Choose Thrift First.
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Saving Cents With Sense
AUGUST 30, 2013
Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Essentials are available on your school’s campus.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 7, 2014
We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. I was responsible for my own gas, insurance, and maintenance. . My mom was an at home day care provider. When I was old enough for a car, my mom bought me a beater, and I paid her back in monthly installments.
The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire
MAY 16, 2011
Plaid Button-down: Thrifted $3. Glasses: Kate Spade (paid for my insurance). If it is sunny, will you please send a part of it our way. Thanks! :). My Outfit: Gray cardigan: Ebay $5. Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 $10.50. Flats: Lulus.com $24 (old). Earrings: Forever 21 $2.50. Total: $45.00.
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. A fixed budget category doesn’t change from month to month and there is really nothing you can do to alter the amount. It saves us $67 a month.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I truly am not opposed to shopping at retail stores, but I regularly find what I need for myself and my daughters at thrift stores and spend a fraction of the price.
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