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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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However, we all agreed that the existing furniture was not comfortable, especially to watch movies. We found a really cute set for a great sale price at Big Lots…of all places–I had no idea they sold furniture. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest.

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

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If you are hard pressed to find ways to save money, here are some ideas to help get you started. Then, roll the change, take it to your local bank and deposit the change in your savings account. One of the most effective ways of saving change is to have it removed from your paycheck automatically.

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2012 Financial Goals

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The kids were in the back seat watching a movie and we were in the front seat reviewing 2011 and strategizing for the upcoming year. Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary. Currently, we have about 3 months salary saved, but we are self-employed and should have a six month security net. Review our Retirement.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

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I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

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I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account.