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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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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. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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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. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. 13 – Have a yard sale. Yard sales take some work, but you can declutter your house and make some cash in the same weekend. Here are my 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.