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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. We are in what I call our “shovel season of life” Our oldest daughter leaves for college in the fall of 2024 and we have a big savings goal to hit before then. 4 – Credit Card Rewards – $241.78

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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have limited storage space, at least put together a 72-hour kit for each member of your family. For example, if my family were to experience a sudden drop in income, we have enough home food storage to help us along for a few months. Credit card with an adequate limit. Financial Emergency Preparedness.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. Consider some of these other ideas for saving money for irregular expenses: 1.