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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Shop Sales. Cut coupons, go grocery shopping when your items are on sale, and you will save money. The first place you should stop is the bank. Whether it is a piggy bank or your private branch, put the money away. Anytime you find change, throw it in the bank. Save Your Change. Saving money is essential.

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How We Frugal-ed in January!

Family Balance Sheet

I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! On Friday morning, I pull into the drive through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money.

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The Final Grocery Budget Challenge Post

Family Balance Sheet

So I started the challenge to be more accountable and to be creative with our meals and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. While I will no longer be writing a monthly Grocery Budget Challenge, I will continue to budget and plan our grocery spending. And that is money in the bank.

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5 Ways To Save Money In College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Remember these five money saving strategies to stay comfortable without breaking the bank. Smart Grocery Shopping. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. Skip the pizza and constant eating out.

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Use Bluebird for Everyday Purchases

Nicoles Nickels

From home it took me a few minutes to enter in my banking info. I could either verify instantly by giving my bank username and password or wait a few days for them to deposit some money into my account which I would need to verify the amount. In 30 seconds I was able to load money onto my card from my bank account!

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Grocery Budget Challenge | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Also my debit card got caught up in the Target breach of security.

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Smartphone Apps That Save You Money!

Saving Cents With Sense

For instance, if you’re debating whether to treat yourself to a new lipstick, you can pull up your bank and credit balances or check whether you have money left over in your "Me" category right there in the store. These work well for grocery shopping, especially for stores that price match.

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