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Our 2023 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2023 financial goals ? We decided on one big audacious financial goal for the year, and it’s a doozy! The last time we wrote numbers-driven financial goals was 2019. It was a momentous occasion that was many years in the making. But after that, our goals were not as specific.

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Reduce Your Spending in 3 Budget Categories | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. Groceries. Dining Out.

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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. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. Dining out is a separate line item in our budget. It is frequently a side dish at dinner.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Have you joined the challenge? Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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