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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair?

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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. I found our $100 in a variety of ways: We had a yard sale. My monthly goal is $100.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. This is definitely one area you don’t want to be brand loyal, so ask your friends for recommendations and start calling around to get quotes. i can’t wait to see if there is a noticeable difference in our water and electric bills.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a light came on on the dashboard. But the truth is, we have the money. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Heating/Cooling – According to Energy.gov, you can save 5% to 15% a year on your heating bill by setting the thermostat to 68°F while you’re awake and setting it lower while you’re asleep or away from home. Need to cut your spending?

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