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Where we found money in April

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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. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. Ask and ye shall receive!

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. Coincidently, our credit union was offering a free shred day AND free breakfast for participating. But in the end, $155 is still a gift. FREE Shredding!

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Caring Causes - Salvation Army 2 Million Pounds

Motherhood Moments

The Twin Cities Salvation Army is launching its third annual “2 Million Pounds” food drive Wednesday, with the goal of restocking its nine metro area food shelves. Last year, The Salvation Army's record-breaking food drive collected the equivalent of 2.2 This year, the food drive is even more critical for Minnesotans struggling with hunger.

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Christmas Savings Club | August September 2019

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My monthly goal is $100. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. If you came up short prior to September, find your monthly savings goal for October and any shortfall from February – September. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget.

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Christmas Savings Club | October 2019

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My monthly goal is $100. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. Our goal is to have a cash Christmas and usually the holiday season can get a little pricey. You don’t have to divulge your goal, but please let us know HOW you found or saved the money.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

History has shown us, though, that good times, easy money and easy credit can quickly change us into spenders. ” Spending is up, but saving isn’t, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis April 2016 news release, “Personal saving — DPI [disposable personal income] less personal outlays — was $751.1