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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. One time to buy some gift cards for two teenage nephews’ birthdays. Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone? The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone? The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. But I also found success at a thrift store. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. 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. Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

Choose Thrift First Challenge. 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 the Choose Thrift First Challenge. I’ll go into more detail in an upcoming post.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

Choose Thrift First. 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. Plan our Spending.