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Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel

Shereen Travels Cheap

Most of us travel on a budget, because we have to. When you don't have a big budget, you learn to be creative, but you find there are small things you can do that can really add up, too. I use Qapital , where I can set up goals and also attach "rules" to each one. We aren't independently wealthy (if only!),

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My 10 Budgeting Hacks For 2023

For the Mommas

My 10 Budgeting Hacks For 2023. Having a budget tells me how much money I have every month, and how much I can afford to spend after emergencies. Budgeting also tells me where I need to start making changes and how much I can save and invest: The below hacks will help you put some extra pennies in the bank.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

If you haven’t already done so, NOW is the time to start mapping out and budgeting for summer. To help you plan your summer, I have added TWO summer freebies to my subscribers’ only page: a 2022 printable summer calendar and a summer budget spreadsheet. Budget your summer fun! Our Trip to the Shenandoah Valley, VA.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

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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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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save up for a car without breaking the bank can now be somewhat difficult. Narrow Down a Price Range If you are going to save money , you need to have a target savings goal in mind that you can work toward.

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The Final Grocery Budget Challenge Post

Family Balance Sheet

Back in January I introduced the 2014 Grocery Budget Challenge. I really wanted to reduce our grocery spending for my family of 4 from the average of $634 a month in 2013 to a budget of $450 a month in 2014. It was a bold goal to reduce our spending by so much and I knew I would have to be very diligent with my meal planning.

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