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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. Our business has definitely been affected with no end in sight. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. More family time! I have asked everyone in my family to prepare a meal each week.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. A freebie cabinet. Childhood joy.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

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I’m going to be spending the next few weeks giving my family’s finances a good spring cleaning. Update (or create) your Family Balance Sheet. As the family office manager of my home, I needed a succinct way to discuss our finances with my husband. Spring is also a good time to get your financial house in order.

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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

At tax time, Uncle Sam took $5,000 right back. True happiness for me personally stems from having a deep relationship with God, family, and nature, spending time with my grandchildren, and always having a little fun. Lisey loves that type of weather, so she could definitely be a Florida gal. Boy, did that hurt!

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Which Bill Payments to Prioritize When You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The best way to prioritize your expenses is by looking at your immediate needs and the immediate needs of the family to get a better grasp of which ones to pay first. Daily Essentials Toiletries like toothpaste, shampoo, soap and the like are definitely important necessities that you need to prioritize.

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Ways to Save Money in December

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We give restaurant gift cards to extended family members as gifts and try to find the best bonus deals. I enjoy receiving Christmas cards from others and I reminisce of years past when the mailbox was full of them from friends and family near and far. The post Ways to Save Money in December appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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This is definitely one area you don’t want to be brand loyal, so ask your friends for recommendations and start calling around to get quotes. Our April Stupid Tax. Dave Ramsey refers to really dumb expenses and/or purchases as a stupid tax. The post How We Saved in April 2017 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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