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How We Frugal-ed in January!

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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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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. It can be tempting, once you have saved a few dollars using the methods above to want to go out and spend the money elsewhere. The first place you should stop is the bank. Save Your Change.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Automate Your Savings Now that I had the baseline ($600 a month), the next step was to automate the process. I set up a standing order from my checking account to my savings on the first of every month, still at $600. So, whenever I banked my check at the end of the month, $600 automatically disappeared from my savings account.

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3 Different Ways to Plan for Your Family’s Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look at the last six months of your credit card statements along with your bank statements to review what cuts to make to reduce expenses. For instance, if you regularly order takeout or splurge on delivery services, you will want to create a grocery shopping plan for more home-cooked meals. Look at your current savings as well.

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