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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

We found a really cute set for a great sale price at Big Lots…of all places–I had no idea they sold furniture. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

Here are the best low-risk investments in April 2024: High-yield savings accounts Money market funds Short-term certificates of deposit Series I savings bonds Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS Corporate bonds Dividend-paying stocks Preferred stocks Money market accounts Fixed annuities Overview: Best low-risk investments in 2024 1.

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How to Create a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family!

Family Balance Sheet

You’ll know how much is in your checking and savings accounts and your retirement accounts. This section is broken into Short Term (Cash) Accounts, Long Term Accounts, and tangible assets/property values. What is a reasonable price you believe you could get for your home?

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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Our 2019 Financial Goal

Family Balance Sheet

Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. I called around to several local attorneys to get prices for their services and we settled on an out of town attorney that a family member recommended. Our 2018 Financial Goals: Finish our Will. It’s similar to a deductible. #1

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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

There are still some wonderful options that fall within a reasonable price range. 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. If you do choose to go for the pre-owned option, you will be saving yourself a bit of money!

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

My husband and I bought our first home in 2013 when interest rates and housing prices were pretty low. We knew that I would likely not be working full time much longer as we wanted to start a family, so we chose a house that was in a low price range and got a 15-year mortgage. What’s your best frugal win?

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