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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. But in the end, $155 is still a gift.

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How to Recognize the Hidden Costs of Christmas & Trim the Fat

Saving Cents With Sense

Although gas prices have been lower lately, hovering around $3.20 You give up rights to future payments, but the savings in interest on your credit cards could make the sale worth it. While many food banks burst at the seams with donations, they might run short on help sorting and distributing the food items.