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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have.

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