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APRIL 26, 2019

National Pretzel Day is Friday, April 26, 2019. Buy any pretzel item and get an Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel for free Friday through Sunday. Plus, enter to win free pretzels for a year by posting a Ben’s Pretzel photo to Instagram or Twitter using two hashtags: #NationalPretzelDay and #Benspretzels. Talk about TGIF!

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2019 Fridays Donation Psychology 89

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

One month down for 2019. We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Use up all of those odd ingredients. How did you do with your financial goals in January? 5 – Plan ahead.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

After all, who has time to tally how much they’ve spent when they’re already hunting for the next great deal? Just watch the news around Thanksgiving, and you’re likely to see hordes of people lining up well in advance of when stores open. Know How You Will Use Items. Impulse buys can add up quickly.

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Fridays Re-use Budgeting Budget 58

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MARCH 26, 2019

We are a quarter of the way through 2019, and that means it’s time to check in on those new year’s resolutions! So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. Do not use a credit or debit card! Step 1: Choose Your Target Spending Category.

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Saving Money Money Used Budgeting 88

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

What got us through financially? I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. I still use my spreadsheet to this day! I decided to use Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps as a guide and I wrote our first Debt Freedom Plan.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 31, 2019

I’ve been buying Ling Ling products for quite some time , and their potstickers are as good as any I’ve had out. They’re easy to make, affordable, and come in several different varieties. They’re great both ways, and there are directions for both right on the package! What Is Chinese New Year.

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New Year's Re-use February 2019 76

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MAY 25, 2019

National Wine Day is Saturday, May 25, 2019! Winc The deal: The wine subscription service is offering $26 off when you use the code “MEMORIALDAY19.” Instacart The deal: If you’re in need of a little cheese for Wine Day, Instacart has a couple of offers available. What a way to kick off Memorial Day weekend.

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Wine Food and Wine Cinco De Mayo Memorial Day 65

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

If you’re still looking for affordable, last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts to make your loved ones feel extra special, check out these great CVS weekly ad deals. These deals actually stretch until 2/16, so if you’re the type to wait until the weekend to celebrate, you can shop all the way through Saturday.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Knowing more about the retailers you’re likely to purchase from can save you valuable seconds to help you snag the best deals. Keep Track of What You Buy. Only shop at websites you trust, avoid using public Wi-Fi when entering payment information, and make sure any website you shop at is secure.

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Shopping Motivation At&T Re-use 81

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

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. This will take us most of the year. If nothing changes, this loan will be paid off by end of 2019, but I’d love to move that up and say adios to this loan! DONE – 6/1/2014.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. When that loan was paid off, we put that full amount towards the third loan and this continued until September 2019. We’re no spring chickens, so in November 2016, we started contributing again to our retirement.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130