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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

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The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. 5 – Plan ahead.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. It is NOT a spending account. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money.

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Frugal February

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In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite! To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. It is NOT a spending account. Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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Need to cut your spending? If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Meal planning really is that effective.

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The Final Day of 31 Days to Find $1000 ~ How Did You Do?

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80 from the sale of the Wii. $50 55 from our yard sale. $75 75 from reducing our spending and declaring October a “needs” only month. $25 Day 2: Have a Yard Sale. Day 14: Reduce Your Grocery Spending without Sacrificing Quality. Day 15: Skip the AM Drive-Thru and Eat Breakfast at Home.

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