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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” ” – T.T. Munger As T.T. Believe me!

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. Back then I had a passbook.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Jack from Money Saving Ethics tells us Easy Tips for Saving Money Part 2.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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Money Q & A: Top Ten Money Questions People Always Ask – Find out the most popular questions that people are always asking me. Saving Money Today: A Tree Smashed Through My Roof and I’m Lucky – I can’t believe how lucky I feel that a tree fell through my roof and did $9,000 in damage.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. first about any money that was spent. For our fun money, miscellaneous expenses, and. grocery money we took out cash every pay day. errand every two weeks to stop by the bank, but the benefits far. Instead of seeing a movie, rent.

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

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Do you feel like you have more month than money? Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend.

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