Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2013

Are you looking for ways to stretch your budget, increase your income and save money on a variety of household expenses? Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne Simpson. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox is a basic handbook for any family who wants to eat well on a budget. Coupon Quick Start Guide by Angela Newsom.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. I tricked …nudged my husband into following along and together we wrote out our Debt Freedom Plan. Debt Free Stories. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. A buy-1-get-1-free coupon to your favorite restaurant. Please refer back to the original post for a complete list of daily assignments. The Good Life happens.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

My friend Jackie over at The Debt Myth has created a Pay Off Debt App which I think is very cool. She has lived the journey of being sunken in debt and then freeing herself and now she is trying to help others do the same with her new app. Mike from Personal Finance Journey wants to know if coupons are worth it.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2013

Budget First, Plan Later. The worst thing you could possibly do is start your married life with a mountain of debt from having the wedding of your dreams. The most realistic way plan your wedding is to start with a budget that you can afford. That’s certainly true when planning for a wedding on a limited budget.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 5, 2011

Set a budget, build your savings and pay down your debt. My favorite features are the pie charts, and the email alerts I receive when I’ve gone over my budget! Mint.com: Free Online Money Management Service is a post from Couponing 101. Avoid late and overdraft fees with account alerts and reminders.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save? I coupon and hunt for deals like a mad woman! I look for coupons and deals that are specific to the brand my family likes, and then I buy in bulk.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Ruth over at Living Well Spending Less is all about the adventure of finding the good life on a budget. She blogs about coupons, household tips, saving money and more. She blogs about the latest deals, couponing, how to manage your money, blogging and so much more. She also shares deals in and around the St. Louis area.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 10, 2012

Dave’s Budgeting Software. Plus if you are new to Mamasource you can use coupon code JAN10 to save an additional 10% making your total just $40.50. My husband and I have never had debt other than our cars and house but still have found Dave’s approach very helpful. 2 DVD Lessons from Financial Peace University.

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Couponing 101

JULY 26, 2011

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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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Create a budget. One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score. Paying Off Debt. Depending on the amount of debt and the different interest rates, the savings could add up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You?

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

You can score some pretty great stuff and lots of coupons with some of these offers. Enfamil Family Beginnings – Free gifts & formula coupons. Similac Strong Moms Kit – Free Gifts and coupons. Eliminate debt. Credit card debt and high-interest loans are costing you money that you could use in the long-run.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 25, 2013

Posh on a Budget - Walmart $50 G.C. Cuckoo For Coupon Deals – Berg Toys Jeep Pedal Kart (ARV $379) Giveaway (Ends May 28 ). Cuckoo For Coupon Deals – Berg Toys Jeep Pedal Kart (ARV $379) Giveaway (Ends May 28 ). Girl Meets Debt – Samsung 50″ LED HDTV Giveaway (Ends May 30). Giveaway (Ends May 26).

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. Frugal Coupon Living. The winner will be chosen using random.org. And don’t forget to enter this giveaways on these blogs as well: Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? I love Swagbucks and most budget-money-making websites out there will promote Swagbucks because this is an awesome website!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

Maven of Savin' Manchester, New Hampshire - Common Sense with Money Western Maine - Bubblegum and Lollipops Mid-Atlantic Erie, Pennsylvania - Growing Kids Ministry Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - Somewhat Crunchy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Family Balance Sheet Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York - Coupons, Deals and More New Jersey - Oh!

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 11, 2011

Shelly from Coupon Teacher gives us some ideas about how we can save our savings. Set up a budget. Once you have a reasonable budget in place, work hard to stick to it. I subtract the budgeted amount we will need to make it until the next pay check, and I move the rest of the money left to savings. I spent $3.02

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. I know that sounds counter-intuitive, but here is what I mean – if you decide to start couponing , then don’t drive farther each week to different stores just so you can score a better deal.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. If your budget is tight, you can still use the sinking fund principle by adding just a couple dollars to each account from each paycheck.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Rather, buy groceries when they are on sale and have coupons. By implementing these two things into your shopping, you can drastically reduce your grocery budget for the month. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. Now when I say cheap, I don’t mean skimping on quality.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Eventually, I staged an all-out assault on every area of spending in my budget. A good example of this is clipping coupons. Even though I claim to live a completely frugal lifestyle, would you believe that I rarely clip coupons or take part in extreme couponing ? For me, the process just isn’t cost-effective.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 12, 2011

I’m sure people ask you why you use coupons. It’s an idea that stretches far beyond a monthly budget or vacation fund. Use it to pay down debt? I get asked frequently why I write about saving money. I believe that saving money is important. A change that more Americans need to make. Start an emergency fund?

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 18, 2012

Some of the most common resolutions is to save more money, spend less money, or pay off credit card debt. Other sites like www.comparethemarket.com work to provide you with a comparison on some of your biggest budget items like your home utilities, your home insurance, and your car insurance. Clipping Coupons. Make Them a Habit.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Christmas can be very stressful, especially when you have a tight budget. Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) is a post from Couponing 101. next Christmas!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Create a Budget – Decide what you are going to spend before going, this will help you stay out of debt and stick to your shopping list. Also, check the times that the stores are opening, some, like Target this year, will open at Midnight, while others ( CVS ) are open on Thanksgiving day.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Create a Budget – Decide what you are going to spend before going, this will help you stay out of debt and stick to your shopping list. Do you need specific sizes, colors, or varieties? The more flexible you are for your shopping list, the better deal you may find. Day of: If you are shopping in-store – 5.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2011

Christmas can be very stressful, especially when you have a tight budget. Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) How to Save Money on Christmas is a post from Couponing 101.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Staying out of debt was/is very important to me & miraculously I have succeeded this far, praise God. My kids both have chronic medical issues that are costly & require much budgeting. The hardest-it gets really old being on a tight budget sometimes, even looking at the end game or the why. This means funds are tight.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. No more coupons either – I used them a lot when my older kids were young, but they certainly aren’t as prevalent. Once I was out of college, without debt, I had the freedom to make choices about what I would do and where I would work. That is priceless.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. Spreadsheets are my friends.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

It’s not just moms on a budget who create specific money goals. Learning how to use coupons and rebate apps as well as shopping on strategic days in order to maximize your savings is an excellent way to save money. Even successful business people, such as Don Gayhardt , set specific savings goals and advise others to do the same.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 10, 2012

The debt of gratitude that I feel for all of you, most of whom I will never meet, is indescribable. Because in doing this I will be implementing every frugal, money-saving strategy I know of, which goes far beyond just using coupons. Also, there are just too many coupon sites now. Posts were slow, even non-existent at times.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. The only debt we had was a mortgage – however when we first got married we were stupid and bought a Mercedes. What inspired you to get debt free?

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