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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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Plasma Donations: $420. I earned $420 from 5 donations and a $50 bonus in the month of July. My time spent averaged about 1 hour and 40 minutes per donation. This includes check-in, waiting my turn for a bed, and the actual donation process. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196.

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Where I found money in February

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I had an unexpected surprise hit my credit card in February. I donated plasma 5 times in February which is short of my goal of 8 times. I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings and I missed a few days due to schedule conflicts. My daughter outgrew the set and we put the money towards a new set for her.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

t Paydown Your Credit Cards. In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Crystal presents 5 Credit Card Mistakes You Want to Avoid. Credit cards can be a great tool but these mistakes are all too common. They are definitely worth a try.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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I started donating plasma in January!!! We received a $300 reimbursement from our Aflac supplemental policy for an injury my daughter sustained at volleyball in the fall. Credit cards are a tricky subject and we pay off the balance every month, so I will write more about this soon.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. daughter’s tenth birthday. trips, donating to our church, helping friends in need. How long did. it take you? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt!

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Season Of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 4 – Gifts for Everyone, Including the Dog!

Nicoles Nickels

The Eyn cases (which stands for “everything you need”) services as an all-in-one storage piece for cash, credit cards, keys, and of course, your smart phone. Available in Dear Mom, Dear Dad, Dear Grandma, Dear Grandpa, Dear Daughter, Dear Son, Dear Sister, Dear Brother and Dear Friend. Purchase Information: Amazon.

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