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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus?

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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

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I’m blaming this primarily on budget. A lot of people like the luxury of accomplishing things at home without the pressure of thinking about work. When you return, you’ll feel incredibly refreshed. Stay-cations have grown in popularity in recent years.

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20 Frugal & Tasty Rice and Beans Recipes

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Instead they are a tasty way to keep your grocery budget in line while adding protein and fiber into your diet. Mexican Rice Bowl from the Budget Mama – This super quick dinner calls for brown rice, corn, and black beans. Salsa Chicken Casserole from Budget Bytes – This easy one dish dinner looks delicious.

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How to Prevent Three Common Disastrous Personal Financial Mistakes

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The best way to get out from under this disastrous situation is to create a budget and plan what to spend your money on. Most people find they need to cut their spending when they first draw up a budget, so you need to be prepared to bite the bullet to get your finances under control. Continue like this until all balances are cleared.

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My #1 Tool that Saves Me Hundreds on Groceries

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When I leave it at home, I have no plan for my trip and no doubt my budget will be blown. When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget. This simple spiral notebook is what I use to plan our meals and my shopping list. I use the right side of the page for my grocery list.

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10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home

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In the current economic climate, many households are trying to save money. Your home is probably one of your biggest expenses – so it could help to devise a saving strategy for your home. With high gas and diesel prices, driving can be a huge drain on your budget. How have you been able to cut costs at home?

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How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A Family Field Trip

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Taking your child to see, hear, touch, smell and possibly even taste the environment in which a product is made – while actively involving them physically will help them learn not only economics but also personal finance. What kind of field trips or tours have you done with your child to teach them about money?