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6 Tricks to Save More Money in 2015

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Would you like to end 2015 with a bigger bank account than you currently have? Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. There are tricks you can use to save more money even IF your budget is very tight. Consider these strategies: Save all of your change.

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Create your debt freedom plan

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Becoming debt-free became very appealing and the idea of being able to give more, save more, and live more was the direction we wanted to go. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. Increase business emergency savings. Prioritize.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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And 2015 is no different. Tantrum aside, it’s still going to take years, but there is room for us to make some considerable progress in 2015. In 2015, I will be sharing our journey to significantly reduce our debt. In 2015, I will be sharing our journey to significantly reduce our debt. My Themes for 2015: 1.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. This leaves not much left to save for retirement. ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. It’s all too much.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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After years of scrimping and saving and not spending extra money on things, we have achieved the biggest financial goal we have ever set for ourselves in our 19 years of marriage. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here.

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2012 Financial Goals

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We have set a goal date of July 2015 to pay off all of our debt. Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary. Currently, we have about 3 months salary saved, but we are self-employed and should have a six month security net. Start a Car Replacement Savings Account. Save for a Walt Disney World Vacation.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Do any of them include saving more? I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year.