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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Things like taxes and the fact that groceries cost about 9% more now than they did last year. I coupon and hunt for deals like a mad woman! I look for coupons and deals that are specific to the brand my family likes, and then I buy in bulk. What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? So, what do you do?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. That would be me.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. Financially speaking, he focuses on building the business and I focus on managing our home and finances. It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts.

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Find Out How Olivia & Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage in 33 Months

Family Balance Sheet

I rarely use coupons. I just didn’t have time for it, nor did I enjoy it or use many of the items that had coupons. Dine out on a budget – We used a coupon for 98% of our dining out experiences. We still use coupons 75% of the time we dine out. Using coupons for eating out. What are your financial goals now?

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