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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. Our only spending going forward will be for essentials, such as our mortgage, utilities, groceries, our Medi-Share premium , and fuel for the cars.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. I use my plasma money for special treats for my family and me. In the grand scheme of college funding, $200 is a drop in the bucket, but I always appreciate free money. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

However, our deep desire to retire early in order to enjoy our golden years fueled our efforts to save consistently for retirement. We seldom took vacations when we worked due to hectic work schedules, two children in college and maxing out our retirement plans to retire early. How did you get interested in saving money?

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. Here are my current redemption options: Grocery Savings: 1000 = $1 off the gas, up to 25 gallons of fuel per vehicle per purchase.

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Could Your Commute Be Costing You More Than You Think?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to keep your car fueled up. Your vehicle’s size and its fuel efficiency also matter. I had a college professor who told us that, before he “retired” to teach, he had a two-hour train commute — each way. Depending on the length of your commute, and how you spend it, you might be surprised at the cost involved.

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Money and Life in Your Forties

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I loved being home with my birth family as a kid, going to elementary and high school, finding new found freedom at college in my teens and early twenties, striking out on my own in my twenties, having and raising my babies in my twenties and thirties. You may have been part of a couple and a family for 15 or 20 years by now.

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report card freebies 2016 – Free Stuff when School ends

Coupons Do Work

Family Video -free overnight movie or game rental for students that have A’s on report card in any core subject. Card can be used for food, fuel or merchandise at Tesoro Locations. Family Trust Federal Credit Union – open savings account. Many insurance companies reward families with good lower rates.