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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to stay healthy and motivated for many years to grow a money tree. Put the savings you made at the grocery with coupons into the savings account. My spouse was exceptionally persistent in putting every $20 birthday check into our savings account, year after year after year. But it pays off!

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.