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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. Put the holiday gift of cash into your account. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. We did that.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.