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Christmas Savings Club | June Meeting

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On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. 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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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. But the truth is, we have the money.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. See you on Thursday, January 29.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

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The Final Day of 31 Days to Find $1000 ~ How Did You Do?

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75 from reducing our spending and declaring October a “needs” only month. $25 Day 3: Sell Your Big Stuff on Craigslist. Day 14: Reduce Your Grocery Spending without Sacrificing Quality. Day 22: FINALLY…a new post: Do-It-Yourself and SAVE! Day 23: Brown-Bag Your Lunch & SAVE!

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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Carrie downsized and sold her excess on Craigslist and put it towards debt. Amanda & Daniel had yard sales and sold items on Craigslist and put it towards debt. Maureen saved hundreds by tracking her spending to see where she was blowing money. Every penny she saved went to paying down debt.

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