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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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So we started shopping around and were shocked to find how expensive outdoor furniture has become. I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account. 5 – Saved hundreds of dollars on outdoor chairs.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. Cash is King.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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He’s your typical outdoors man who loves to camp, hunt, and fish. We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. My name is Angela and my husband’s name is Jeff.

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