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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind. Cash is King.

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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

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When I was younger, I used to think that a higher income was the solution to most of my financial issues. It’s not about a higher income; it’s about what you do with your money. We also had bills and other obligations. However, this isn’t always the case. We sat down and decided what our priorities would be.

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What Do You Tolerate to Save Money?

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After all, there may still be useful life left in it, no reason to trash it just because one little thing goes wrong. I love that ice maker and making ice every day is a royal pain. It does however, reportedly save on the electric bill. It depends on how often you use or access the broken situation. Why tolerate broken?

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

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that gym you no longer use.) Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score. Consider using an interest rate calculator to determine how much you should pay.