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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. on your credit card. Make smart choices with credit. Credit can be a valuable tool when used wisely, but it can also quickly lead to debt if you're not careful. Invest in yourself. Pay off your debts as quickly as possible.

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5 Steps to Saving Money Using Just Envelopes

Couponing 101

My biggest area of spending is food, but I’ll actually look at these as two separate categories: groceries and dining out. This number will be a personal choice based on dietary needs, where you live, household size, and how much you will realistically cook at home vs. dine out. Step 2: Determine Your Budget.

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Start Small; Dream Big: Achieving Financial Security From Small Beginnings

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She got rid of her credit card debt using this.” Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. “I I discovered I really love to cook. Tarahas this idea – “I made a game of finding new ways to stop spending everything I earned so I could save. Gee, it mounts up quickly!”

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