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Where we found money in April

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Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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Where we found money in March 2021

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Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings and I missed a few days due to schedule conflicts. Finding extra money is a game for me. I found $1681 and $3433.68, respectively.

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Friday Links – Vacation Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Happy Friday Everyone. Between the Board, the two jobs, and to do’s at home, I have been burning the candle at both ends for a while now and reaching the point of burn out. Don’t miss Canadian Budget Binder’s on reducing the grocery bill from $1,100 to $600 for some great tips. I can’t wait.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. burden for us at first were the medical bills.

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Easy Ways to Build Up Your Savings

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. With just one emergency such as a car breaking down or, in the US, a medical bill, many could be in a very precarious position. I put $25 per paycheck into my savings account every second Friday. I have been there.

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How To Teach Your Kids to Save Money

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Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt. . *

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While in some cases this is true, FruGal has a point here. The Amateur Financier presents Frugal Friday – Honeymoons. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. Set up automatic bill payment so that you’re never late on payments again. Save Money this Spring: #3.