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How We Saved in April 2017

Family Balance Sheet

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. We Shopped for New Home Owners/Auto Insurance. April’s Thrift Store Finds. Shame on ME!

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

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. You can find cool vintage threads as well to mix and match. Essentials are available on your school’s campus.

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Reduce Your Spending in 3 Budget Categories | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

It is my personal mission as the household manager for my family to live well, but I want us to do so on less money. Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments. Unless you have a well, you probably pay for your water. I want to be clear, I don’t want to live a life of lack.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. 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. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

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On the Wings Of Love

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

Well, sorry to cut this short, but I am off to a lovely dentist appointment. so I am keeping my fingers crossed this goes well. a little expensive ($148 after insurance), but not too bad. a little expensive ($148 after insurance), but not too bad. Earrings: Thrifted Savers $1 Total: $70.00.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. You can end up well ahead in the long run. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Buying isn’t always the better investment.