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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. At the time, Bed Bath & Beyond was going out of business and Big Lots was accepting their coupons, so we scored an additional 20% off discount.

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How to Change your Financial Situation Fast

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Is saving money one of the goals that you always seem to set for yourself, but never quite achieve? These days, most of us know that if we want to be successful in life, we have to commit to regular saving. When you can’t see the extra money sitting in your bank account, you’ll be less likely to spend it.

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report card freebies 2016 – Free Stuff when School ends

Coupons Do Work

And don’t forget to register for Pizza Hut’s Book It program , offering free personal pan pizzas for meeting reading goals. Family Trust Federal Credit Union – open savings account. 3 Rivers Credit Union -open a Buddy (Cub) account for your child. They can save up to 20%. Papa John’s Pizza.

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Disney Trip Cost, Breakdown & How I Paid For It

Saving Everyday

A few years ago, I made it my personal obsession goal to see if I could completely pay for our Disney trips with “free money” and I’ve accomplished that goal every year but once (I was only a couple hundred dollars short). This is the first year I started a Disney/vacation savings account of $25 a week.

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7 Best Investments in 2024

Savings Corner

In the video below, learn more about how investing harnesses the power of compound interest, and differs from saving. High-yield savings accounts Online savings accounts and cash management accounts provide higher rates of return than you’ll get in a traditional bank savings or checking account.

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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? So, while it may feel like you are spending a good chunk of money initially (which you are), it will pay off in the long run when you choose to purchase essentials in bulk at a discount instead of buying them each week from a regular store at a higher price for less.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. We saved $105.00 Alan doesn’t share that regret. Tent camping is even less expensive.)