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Where we found money in April

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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. In April I redeemed $439.62 in credit card points.

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What Makes Me the Most ANGRY About Our Debt!

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I’m a numbers gal and I love to play around with numbers, so this week as I was preparing our April budget I decided to calculate how much interest we are paying each month with our debt payments. I realized that the total amount of interest we pay each month is 25% of our total debt payments. GRRRRRRRR !

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

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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

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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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Free Admission to National Parks on April 16-24 — Savings Blogger

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We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free. The great thing is that all 394 National Parks will have free admission. Enjoy this site? Please subscribe via Email to have savings, advice, coupons and offers sent directly to you. Join us on Twitter and Facebook and interact with the SavingsBlogger community!

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Earth Day Freebies & Deals | April 22, 2014

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Earth Day is on April 22, 2014 and we’ve got a huge list of freebies and deals to help you celebrate your day! A big thanks to Stephanie at Debt Free Spending for compiling this! Recycle Bank : Earn over 500 Points in April with the Eco Time Capsule. Kmart: Up to 20% Off Earth Day Savings. Coupons Deals Freebies'

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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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. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! Where did you find extra money in May?

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