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

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Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. Both our CD and high-interest savings account are FDIC-insured and are at banks that we trust. Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family. 4 – Credit Card Rewards – $241.78

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17 I can earn money back on fruits and vegetables with Snap and Checkout 51, find the best gas prices with Gas Buddy, comparison shop with Red Laser and earn free gift cards just for walking into certain stores with Shop Kick. Review bank accounts daily.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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Funancials: Lesser Known Credit Card Perks – Most people are aware of the advantages to using a credit card. Smart on Money: Consumers May Have Won This Round, But the Bank Fee War Is Far From Over – It’s true that consumers appear to have won a battle against bank fees, at least for now.

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