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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

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It’s not about a higher income; it’s about what you do with your money. We also had bills and other obligations. Our son was growing, and we knew we wanted to provide him with extracurricular activities that made sense for him — music and sports and scouting. So we put those in the list of priorities as well.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” Our son was born in October, so I carried him all summer. Do you have a funny story about making do? 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer. When you feel less favored than those around you, it can hurt.

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