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Where we found money in April

Family Balance Sheet

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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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

We are privileged in that we both have good-paying jobs and have more than enough money to cover the bills. I started following Kristen on Instagram after she was on a podcast I listened to (Best of Both Worlds, probably?). I remember my mom showing me how she balanced the checkbook every month and paid bills.

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Where we found money in March 2021

Family Balance Sheet

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. Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I found $1681 and $3433.68, respectively.

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