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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. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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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. I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

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. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March 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. But I also found success at a thrift store. At that time, I had not reviewed my own spring clothing and I have plenty of time to go back to Target if I can’t find something suitable (and cute) at the thrift store.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Thrifting'

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip.

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

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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. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. It is by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget.

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