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How to Slash your Grocery Spending in 31 Days

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Is an unexpected expense threatening your bank account? There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea. Day 4: Take a Pantry Challenge.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

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Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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Frugal February

Family Balance Sheet

Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Review our spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. One way to track you spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend.

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