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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. We just finished paying off our non-mortgage debts and now we were considering taking out a car loan. Update our Debt Freedom Plan to reflect lessons learned during this crisis.

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Organize Your Financial Documents | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. How do you store your paper documents?

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How We Frugal-ed this Week: 10/12/18

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This money went into our regular checking account, but I’d like to start directing it towards our debt. To prepare for the cooler weather, I’m spending some time this weekend pulling out and washing our extra bedding and our fall clothing that’s been in storage. Here’s what I’ve found recently: $17.60

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Anatomy of the Financially Savvy Brain- Part 4

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The limbic system is actually the storage area in your brain for feelings and memories. For example, if you are heavily in debt, work to get your debt paid off as fast you can so that the stress and anxiety you feel from having it goes away. Last week we looked at the third process, the Hippocampus.

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8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also save containers from items and reuse them for storage at a later time. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt. When you have mess to clean up, use cloth napkins, sponges, or dishclothes that can be washed instead of reaching for paper towels. In our house, we use rags for cleaning, cloth napkins, and washable dish cloths. Go rechargeable.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

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The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. Go through your home – including hidden storage areas in the attic or basement or deep in the back of closets – and begin clearing the clutter.