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Why I Have Started to Like the Idea of Allowances in Family Finances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Something that I love to do is travel, and my fiance isn’t as enthusiastic about it as I am. If we had allowances of say $300/month to save for something or spend, then it would give me $300/month to put away for travel, whereas he could spend his $300 on something he wants or likes to do. They Get You on the Same Page.

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5 Steps to Saving Money at a Major Sporting Event

Family Balance Sheet

Sporting events are huge in our family. We spend many dollars traveling to sporting events each year. Here are five tips to help you save money when attending a major sporting event. After all, tickets for the recent World Series went for over $500 when purchased ahead of time. Do you go to sporting events?