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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We both like to eat out. No more of this expensive cable package stuff (we downgraded when we realized we weren’t watching that much), and no more spending on things that were just “okay.” However, one of the reasons that this works for us is due to where we live. ” What About Where You Live?

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. ” By planning our meals and grocery list, I am able to maintain our grocery budget and still eat very well. How do you eat an elephant?

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . If you are new to budgeting, review and work on it every single day. Yes, COLD, HARD CASH!

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