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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. Our only spending going forward will be for essentials, such as our mortgage, utilities, groceries, our Medi-Share premium , and fuel for the cars.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

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We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Saving Money on Gas – Effective Tips & Strategies

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With fluctuating fuel prices, finding ways to reduce gas expenses is more important than ever. Tips for Saving Money on Gas Like most of our articles on saving money, it starts with taking an honest look at your overall budget and spending. Kroger In our area, Kroger offers the Kroger Fuel Points Program. off per gallon.

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Frugal February

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

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In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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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. We use the bacon fat in place of butter or oil for eggs and sauteed dishes. Got Bacon Fat?

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4 Ways to Save Money and the Planet While Traveling

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And as an added bonus, the same steps that help the environment may also help your budget. Your home may still be consuming a lot of energy (and therefore costing you money) even when you’re not there. Whether you travel by car or airplane, added weight decreases fuel efficiency. Prepare Your Home Before You Leave.