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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. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new.

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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. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Have you joined the challenge? Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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