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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? How I’m managing our family budget during the Pandemic: We pay ourselves at the beginning of each month, so when this crisis started in mid-March, we were covered for the month. Folks did we just enter the twilight zone?!

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Money Matters: End of Year Personal Finance Checklist

Motherhood Moments

> NEW YEAR CLEANING Sort through your house for items you no longer use, and either donate for a tax reduction, or sell for extra cash! > He is able to speak about the banking industry, interest rate market, and general financial/economic questions. Jeff has been with Direct for 15 years. Thanks for reading!

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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Buy more for longer while protecting future months against food inflation or shrinking income fluxes driven by economic shifts or job insecurities.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Learn how you can amend regular over spending habit and stick to the budget.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.&#. But is that even a legitimate reason to file a tax extension?&#.

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Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In uncertain economic times, there is a lot of stress around having a mortgage. Tax Breaks Another reason against paying out the mortgage early is the tax breaks that it brings. The interest on your mortgage is tax deductible if you rent your property, giving you an extra return on investment. So, I am curious.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. They pulled us out of The Great Depression, but do they have any wisdom to offer us in our current economic situation? This will make a difference in how you are taxed on your capital gains.

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