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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

We found a really cute set for a great sale price at Big Lots…of all places–I had no idea they sold furniture. At the time, Bed Bath & Beyond was going out of business and Big Lots was accepting their coupons, so we scored an additional 20% off discount. In total, we have made $250 in interest since April.

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2019 Christmas Savings Club

Family Balance Sheet

Did you use cash or put your purchases on a credit card? I get swayed too when I see the sales flyers for all of the pretty things. A credit Christmas equals: a “how are we going to pay for this” Christmas. any savings from sales and coupons washed away from the interest accrued from unpaid credit card balance(s).

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. Alan doesn’t share that regret.

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10 Money Habits You Need to Quit

For the Mommas

Another common mistake that people make is not having some type of savings account or rainy day fund. Only paying the minimum on your credit card balance. Just because credit card companies only require you to pay a minimum amount each month doesn’t mean that you are not allowed to pay more. Checkout 51.

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10 Money Habits You Need to Quit

For the Mommas

Another common mistake that people make is not having some type of savings account or rainy day fund. Only paying the minimum on your credit card balance. Just because credit card companies only require you to pay a minimum amount each month doesn’t mean that you are not allowed to pay more. Checkout 51.

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How To Save For A Dream Vacation + Giveaway

Saving With Shellie

Here are some fantastic ways to save your pennies for the next Big Trip: Vacation Savings Account. One of the best and smartest ways to save for a vacation is to open a separate savings account specifically for your vacation fund. Once it’s rolled, put it in your vacation savings account.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. Consider some of these other ideas for saving money for irregular expenses: 1.