Buying Second-Hand Craigslist Saving Thrifting 
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 29, 2015
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. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 30, 2015
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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Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 5, 2015
In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
How did you become interesting in saving money? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. I have always wanted to save money for the future. I want us to have options and the freedom to pursue our interests and joys during that stage of life, so we need to save now!
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.
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