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Make Money Your Hobby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Find something to motivate you into becoming financially literate. Seeing the numbers go up in my spreadsheets and bank accounts is enough for me, but maybe you would benefit from a more visual approach, or perhaps you can set mini goals and rewards along the way. How to Start. It’s all about building and maintaining momentum.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to stay healthy and motivated for many years to grow a money tree. One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. Start by taking care of yourself . Mentally, physically and spiritually. We did that.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Glen Craig from Free From Broke asks Are Banks Ratcheting Up Their Profiling Efforts? , “In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.&#. . Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund.

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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. The more you save, the more you feel motivated to save more as you see your savings account grow.

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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?” Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal.

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