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My Life Plan

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The plan allowed us to think beyond the financial struggles we were dealing with at the time and we could envision what our future might look like. As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. Volunteer more at the local food bank.

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Frugal Friday 11.11.2016

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. How to Save this Week: Don’t miss the pre-holiday grocery deals. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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What Is A Personal Loan?

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You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. How a personal loan works A personal loan is money you borrow from a bank or other financial institution with a set repayment period and consistent monthly payments. You will also start to repay the money.

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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

I coupon and hunt for deals like a mad woman! I look for coupons and deals that are specific to the brand my family likes, and then I buy in bulk. Use Your Savings to Make Money While most banks do offer some interest earnings on your savings, there are better places to put that money with high interest rates.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Museums on Us – This program offers Bank of America and Merrill credit and debit cardholders the opportunity to receive one free general admission to more than 225 of the most popular cultural institutions in the United States on the first full weekend of every month. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. Share in the comments!

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My Personal Goals for 2018

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These are just my personal goals. I’ll update you on my family’s financial goals for 2018 in another post. My Personal Goals for 2018: 1) Start my day at 6:00 am, Monday-Friday, and end my day at 10pm. Update financials. This sounds odd, but I keep a close eye on our bank accounts. Check email.

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