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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. High-yield savings accounts While not technically an investment, savings accounts offer a modest return on your money. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals.

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How to Budget (and Pay) for Yearly Bills + a FREE Speadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

Our Story: April is always a very expensive month for us. Typically in April, I write checks that total in the mid-four figures with everything combined. Typically in April, I write checks that total in the mid-four figures with everything combined. Years ago, April sent me into a panic and a scramble to find the funds.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

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. We put the funds towards new furniture for our sunroom to replace a 15-year-old set that was outdated and very uncomfortable.

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