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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. Our only spending going forward will be for essentials, such as our mortgage, utilities, groceries, our Medi-Share premium , and fuel for the cars. Plus, I was getting antsy for a new car. No car payment = peace of mind.

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Embrace the Negative!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Was it the time you were able to save up and pay for something, or the time the re-possessor came around and took that car back? Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? What are the things in your past that haunt you? You will keep stumbling and failing. Are you poor?

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (aka Mormons) have long encouraged members to have a ready supply of food, water and finances. A bike to get around without using a car. Manual can opener.

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