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What Do You Tolerate to Save Money?

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My spouse suggested springing for a new frig, but I wasn’t ready to do that yet (even though we can easily afford one). I bought some ice cube trays and now make ice once a day in them. I love that ice maker and making ice every day is a royal pain. The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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Make it a Necessities Only Year. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Tantrum aside, it’s still going to take years, but there is room for us to make some considerable progress in 2015. My husband and I are pumped to make 2015 the best year ever. 5 Ways to Make this Your Best Monarch Season…Ever! Fresh start.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? We even bought an online package years ago, but have since decided that we will have a lawyer draw up our will, medical directive, and power of attorney documents to make sure everything is in place legally. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Choose Thrift First. Plan our Spending.