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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. But in the end, $155 is still a gift. My Frugal Shenanigans! Received $5.52

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential.

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Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you get caught up in trying to throw and over the top party, check out Mr.CBB’s tips to spend less and have a kid’s birthday parties on a budget at Canadian Budget Binder. Are you struggling to find motivation with your financial goals? How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage. It May Not Matter.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. One evening my husband came home from work and mentioned that he forget to get gas in his truck on the way home. It was 11:30PM and the first gas station I went to was closed. Where are you from?

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How We Frugal-ed this Week: 10/12/18

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so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , I LOVE the reprieve from high gas/electric bills. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money.

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