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Where we found money in April

Family Balance Sheet

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Through April of 2021, I have found over $6500 for the year! My total found money in April: $715.62. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

Here are the best low-risk investments in April 2024: High-yield savings accounts Money market funds Short-term certificates of deposit Series I savings bonds Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS Corporate bonds Dividend-paying stocks Preferred stocks Money market accounts Fixed annuities Overview: Best low-risk investments in 2024 1.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. April will be a “we might not have an income” month. Stop sending an extra payment to our mortgage.

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

Family Balance Sheet

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. April 2021 – I found $715.62. Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. Why do we need it?

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P.E.P. for Week of January 3-January 7/11- Headed Overseas Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have decided where we are going for our vacation in April- ASIA. The Digerati Life gives us some tried and true strategies we can use to pay our bills and find some spending balance. Reducing Debt. Mrs. Not Made of Money shares her wisdom on how we can cure a hangover, a debt hangover that is. Investing Wisely.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Kyle presents Enter to Win our April iPad Mania Giveaway! ” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful? Here are 5 steps to painlessly become debt free.

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