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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

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While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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Knowing our bank account was empty, I was hoping that one of our maxed out credit cards would have enough room to get him $20 bucks worth of gas to get him to work the next day. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day.

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

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Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. The more complicated your finances are, the harder it all seems. Simple finances work for you rather than against you, so it’s a win-win. What kinds of tricks have you used to manage your finances?

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