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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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Be willing to sacrifice- there are things we had to do that made us look weird: home school, skip eating out as much with family, doing my own hair & nails, getting a wardrobe from the thrift store and forgoing paper towels. I had a client engagement in Las Vegas in March 2014. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. 2014 Update.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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So back in August of 2014, I scoured the internet to look for sources for a new series, Debt Free Stories. If she couldn’t honestly answer yes to that question, she didn’t buy. And is it possible for anyone and everyone? I wanted the nitty, gritty details. Aja says, “be willing to sacrifice.

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Publix Coupon Deals & Matchups 4/24/13 – 4/30/2013

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1 Minute Rice Product Minute 04/22/2013 (exp 01/31/2014). 1 Pepperidge Farm Bread or Rolls (in the fresh bread aisle) (Not valid in Pepperidge Farm Thrift Stores) SS 3/24/13 (exp 6/2/2013). 1 Pepperidge Farm Bread or Rolls (in the fresh bread aisle) (Not valid in Pepperidge Farm Thrift Stores) SS 3/24/13 (exp 6/2/2013).

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