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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Start Putting Money Away There are many doctrines to this; some say you should put away 20% of your income, others say more, and many still say you should start small and build the rhythm up. I set up a standing order from my checking account to my savings on the first of every month, still at $600. Believe me!

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How to Change your Financial Situation Fast

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re struggling to save because you’re always tempted to spend all of your money when you receive your wages each month, setting up an automatic transaction that moves some of your income into your savings account when you get paid will help to reduce this problem. 2. Work on your Credit.

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What Has Your Money Done for You Lately?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Perhaps you don’t have a ton of money to invest, but you could buy some dividend stocks and start building your income portfolio. It does you no good to identify a rental property that available for a good deal if you don’t have the credit score and the down payment available to move on it.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Save over time to build the funds you will need for the renovations you want. My hubby pulled the toilet, sawed off the door frames and installed the faucets in exchange for some cookies and special dinners (I got the best of that deal!!). Don’t build more than you plan. The How-To of Savings.

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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s a good idea to gather your emergency supplies so that you are physically able to deal with an emergency when it strikes. I have some money in a savings account that is easy to get to, in case I need it immediately. However, I also keep emergency funds in a taxable investment account.

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Family Office Manager

Family Balance Sheet

Today at age 50+, I still optimize our cash flow, but my focus is shifting towards saving with our daughters’ future education costs, building our net worth, and planning for our retirement years. In the beginning, I was focused on stretching one paycheck while I stayed at home. Update budgeting software on a regular basis.

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March Deposit To The Disney Fund | $307.55

Saving Everyday

Starting January 2012, we set up an automatic withdraw to a new “vacation savings account” of $25 a week. Having the ”vacation savings account” is like a back-up plan so we don’t feel strapped while we’re there. It’s free money and I usually get a better deal online anyway.

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