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Christmas Savings Club | July 2019

Family Balance Sheet

I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Almost 70% of Generation X have less than $1000 in personal savings account. *. of Generation X report a retirement savings account balance of $0.**. ” Sit down and start laying out your dreams. (If

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3 Different Ways to Plan for Your Family’s Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Lay it all out on the table so you can have an accurate understanding of where you stand. 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. Look at your current savings as well. Assess Your Current Financial Situation. Life is unexpected.

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