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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

Family Balance Sheet

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Found Money in January: $1681.

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Where I found money in February

Family Balance Sheet

Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. We have close friends who moved to Germany a few years ago and we always hoped to go visit them. Whew, got all of that!

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How to Save Money on Christmas

Couponing 101

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) You also have the opportunity to take advantage of sales and deals all year long. I have a few tips for saving money (and your sanity!)

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

The impact of inflation and fast-rising interest rates dampened buyers’ interest, causing sales to slow and price appreciation to decelerate. Doing so will empower you to make the best decisions for your family — and your wallet. Still, many analysts see a shift coming toward a more balanced market, benefitting buyers.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Read away my friends. The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. A few years ago I passed judgment on one of my good friends based on a social stigma. Hello and welcome to this week’s Yakezie carnival.