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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. Our youngest daughter’s dresser practically disintegrated into pieces over the holiday break. This is going to be a daily challenge for me.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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. 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.