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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. My first reaction was to hop on Amazon to order another machine but I stopped myself.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. I didn’t get any financial education from my parents, but I did take an elective financial education course in college and it went in one ear an other the other, unfortunately. Your toy kitchen story reminded me that once, I ordered a set of stainless steel cups on Amazon.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. I think these are great tips for personal finance in general, not just the 55+.