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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. It’s homecoming season, also known as the most stressful time of year for mothers across the U.S. Some months are more successful than others. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. I read this book around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time workforce to stay at home with our new baby. Has it been smooth sailing?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. February Update.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip.

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My Personal Goals for 2018

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Everyone who rocks goals talks about accountability, so this year I’m sharing a few top personal goals that I made for myself and I’ll update you throughout the year on my progress. My goals are completely attainable, but they will still stretch me t o be more intentional with my time. 2) Run 3 longer distance races.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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I’m single, have a grown daughter, I’ll soon be a grandmother and I’m a care taker to my elderly mother. in student loan debt that was a combination of my master’s degree and my daughters undergraduate degree. What are your financial goals now? Hi, I’m Maureen! I’ve lived in the Greater Boston area my whole life.

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