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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. I will eventually buy a machine, but for now, my morning coffee is secure.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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This money gets sent automatically to the 529 accounts we set up for our girls in 2020. The backstory: In November 2019, my van was in need of new tires and I was debating on whether to get the new tires or start looking for a replacement vehicle. I like to think that buying a pre-owned vehicle is the best possible scenario.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I think I started reading FG regularly in 2018 or 2019. In my 20’s, I finally had a “real” job and wanted to buy a newer car. and realized we should pay off this debt as quickly as possible. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2. homemade bagels!

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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This is our very last non-mortgage loan and we send an extra payment every month as part of our Debt Freedom Plan. 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! If not, we’ll start saving in 2019. I’ll apply that money to the debt.