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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, and online sales. 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. In July, $98 was transferred to each daughter’s 529 accounts.

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Where I found money in February

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Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. 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. Finding extra money has become a game for me.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. 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. Found Money in January: $1681.

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