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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I haven’t done the math to pencil out when we’ll break even but I have a goal to track costs and “income” in 2024 to see where we stand right now. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. Look for the big items that are worth your time and list them on Craigslist or find a local Facebook page where you can list stuff that you’re selling. Spend some time and go through your house.

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Christmas Savings Club | June Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We''ve been working towards a goal of a cash Christmas since January and it''s not too late for you to join in. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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Christmas Savings Club | July Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. Set aside your monthly savings goal for August. Happy 5 months til Christmas!

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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

Couponing 101

Seeing your child run the ball down the field to score a goal may get your adrenaline pumping. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Going to your child’s baseball game may be a fun way to spend an evening.

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Flaky Accountability Partners

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Posting on Craigslist. I met a great walking partner in the past on Craigslist , so I am trying that route again. How have you been doing on your exercise and weight loss goals? I rather not pay $20-$50 a month for the privilege of using sweaty equipment and walking on a treadmill.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? When you can agree on a common goal then you both be very excited and motivated to get the debt paid off. It was like selling an asset that has value. Where would you go?

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