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What to Do When You and Your Spouse Have Differing Financial Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We knew that we would at least partially combine our finances when we were officially married, but when we were making our combined budget before going to the bank and officially combining, we hit a bit of a road block when we realized that we have a huge disparity in our financial goals. Compromising is Key.

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Amazon Toy Lightning Deals: Alex Toys & More

For the Mommas

Zillionz – Savings Goal ATM Bank, 3011006. ALEX Toys – Craft, Hip To Be Square Crochet Kit with 300-Yards of Yarn and Storage Tin. ALEX Toys – Spa Fun, Tattoo’s & More, Ultimate Hair Accessories Salon Activity Kit. Alex Toys A1523 Kid’s My Tape Party Activity Kit with (10) Activities.

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Amazon Lightning Toy Deals (11/13) | Featuring ALEX Toys

Saving With Shellie

. With the holidays right around the corner, Amazon’s Lightning Deals are featuring tons of toys and games for all the little ones on your shopping list. Today’s deals features ALEX toys. 9:00 am: Zillionz Savings Goal ATM Bank. 11:00 am: ALEX Toys Craft Hip To Be Square Crochet Kit.

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Financial Lessons for Kids that Actually Worked

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No, we can’t get you that splendid new electronic toy your friends have. Take them to the bank and let them see you make your deposits. Buy them a piggy bank and help them remember to feed it when they can. Help them figure out what to save for and show them that you have goals for your own savings.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. It happens all the time.)

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Most of the time, the best we can expect from bank savings accounts has been from 2% to 5% before inflation.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Sell it and save it! Have you got kids?