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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? Paying Off Debt. Spending Less.

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

Family Balance Sheet

My word was REDUCE: Non-mortgage debt to zero. There were hits and misses on this list, and many are things that I will continue to work on, but let’s recap: 1 – Reduce non-mortgage debt to zero. We’ve been working since 2013 to pay off a boat load of non-mortgage debt. clutter/stuff that we don’t need.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. Once I was out of college, without debt, I had the freedom to make choices about what I would do and where I would work. We have a big family, but we live in a small house – we use bunk beds and make do. 😉 10.