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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town.

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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

My wedding dress, thrifted! How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We aren’t interested in the aggressive investing that is often common in the FIRE movement, but rather creating an enjoyable life below our means, and saving the difference.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Save for a camper upgrade. If not, we’ll start saving in 2019.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. Choose Thrift First. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget.

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Best Selling MP3 Songs Starting at $.50 Each | Bruno Mars, Blake Shelton & More

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At that price, you can update your playlist with all the hits and stay motivated all week :). Thrift Shop (feat. From the Album: Thrift Shop (feat. Thrift Shop (feat. Want to know how to save more at Amazon. Read the post on 8 Tips to Save on Amazon.com. Wanz) [Explicit]. 135 days in the top 100.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas.

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