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9 Ways to Save Money at Disney World 2016

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The last time I went to Disney World , I was in 4th grade and I remember going with my grandma and great-grandma, throwing a tantrum because I wanted to meet Cinderella and my grandma and great-grandmother were taking their time at the souvenir shop.

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The Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Program

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The family that we “adopted” was a grandmother (I will call her Tanya, but not her real name) and her 3 grandkids. Tanya’s home was sparse, towels covered the sofa that was tattered, and there was a box of food on her kitchen table–most likely from a food bank.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

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All I had to do was what my grandmother had taught me. I also have a separate bank account for my children’s activities. watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

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That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. We rent now and are much happier.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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I’m single, have a grown daughter, I’ll soon be a grandmother and I’m a care taker to my elderly mother. Review bank accounts daily. What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Hi, I’m Maureen! I’ve lived in the Greater Boston area my whole life.

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