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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life.

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10 Fun Dates That Won’t Break The Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Bars and restaurants have lots of good deals during happy hour. Discount websites offer coupons for all sorts of experiences, from gourmet dinners at fine dining restaurants to weekend getaways at lovely bed and breakfasts. Free concerts are also held during town celebrations and other special occasions. Go Out During Happy Hour.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Look up the last three months receipts, ATM receipts, and bank records. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids. What’s your best frugal win?

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5 Steps to Saving Money Using Just Envelopes

Couponing 101

So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. If that sounds like a system you would benefit from, read on for my step by step guide on how to use the envelope budget method to save money. Step 2: Determine Your Budget. Step 3: Fill Your Envelope.

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Dining Out On A Budget – Restaurant.com & Reserve Philly

For the Mommas

It is harder to find coupons for nicer restaurants. Sure, you can find coupons for the chain restaurants on a regular basis, but when you are celebrating a milestone birthday, or a special day you might want to go somewhere nicer. Restaurants with a $100 price tag are usually out of my budget, but not with Restaurant.com.

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6 Ways to Earn $600 and More Before This Christmas

Coupons Do Work

Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? I love Swagbucks and most budget-money-making websites out there will promote Swagbucks because this is an awesome website!

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