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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. Go Frugal Money Tips' I know I would.

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The Importance Of Setting Financial New Year’s Goals

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If you make $50,000 and your goal is to save $25,000 this year, I’m here to tell you, this isn’t likely to happen. When you give up, you’ll likely achieve much less financially in 2015. If you make $50,000, maybe, depending on your situation, saving $2,400, or $200 a month is within your reach.

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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

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We did take advantage of one benefit of a high deductible health plan: a Health Savings Account. A Health Savings Account (HSA) is for individuals who are covered under high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to save for medical expenses that HDHPs do not cover. We would need to find another policy for 1/1/16.

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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. ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. of Generation X report a retirement savings account balance of $0.**.

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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. We’d like to start saving for it in 2018, if possible.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

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. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

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. Pay yourself first with a savings account.