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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

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Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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Frugal February

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This is to keep out any trolls and help to keep the group a safe and encouraging place.). Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Review our spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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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?” Some items are fixed and are recurring each month, but other things are variable (change month to month) such as groceries, heating/cooling, clothing, restaurants. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Let us know in the comments.