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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. That’s motivation to take some time to scour Craigslist and some local second hand furniture stores this week.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Her secret was paying attention to what stocks her successful boss was buying and selling, and often following suit to a smaller degree. You have to stay healthy and motivated for many years to grow a money tree. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Gladys Holm.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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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. We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

If you’re still worried you’ll break your resolution, consider motivating yourself by money. Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? Is now really the best time to buy that new couch or could you find one for free? There are websites out there that will allow you to set a goal.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I want to focus on being content with what I have and I’m pretty sure I’ll survive. Choose Thrift First. Plan our Spending.