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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. I haven’t bought non-clearance meat in months. Plasma Donations: $420. I earned $420 from 5 donations and a $50 bonus in the month of July. My time spent averaged about 1 hour and 40 minutes per donation.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. But in the end, $155 is still a gift.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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1 – I think the biggest thing I will stick with is checking clearance. What are your financial goals now? trips, donating to our church, helping friends in need. We made so many memories and it was the best trip for so. many reasons! What habits did you form while being debt free that will now stick.

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