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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. We are in what I call our “shovel season of life” Our oldest daughter leaves for college in the fall of 2024 and we have a big savings goal to hit before then. The gift cards were for Father’s Day and some June birthday gifts.

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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A few real life examples of revenge spending: English rock star Liam Gallagher (of bands Oasis and Beady Eye) had an affair with an American Journalist and fathered a child by her. It can start simply with an offer to balance the checkbook or simplify the finances by consolidating everything (into their account). Grabbing control.

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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

Coupons Do Work

I remember I had spent $800 Dollars (that was the USD amount as they had converted it for me) and I didn’t have that money in my bank account. Checking Accounts. University credit unions often offer free checking and savings accounts without any monthly fees to students. I had to call grandma for extra cash.

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