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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

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It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. She was so meticulous with her money. That observation brought back the flood of stories she and my grandfather told about coming to the US from Cuba with no money and starting over in their late 30s. How they sacrificed to win financially.

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Meet Stacy. She and her husband paid off $20,000 in 8 Months.

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She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. I was raised debt-free and Barry was introduced to a debt-free lifestyle from his grandmother and aunt. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. We both were on board with the debt-free goal.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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I’m single, have a grown daughter, I’ll soon be a grandmother and I’m a care taker to my elderly mother. I realized early on that my use of money (overspending, shopaholic behavior) was tied very specifically to how I felt about myself as a person, and began to see that I used money to fill my unmet need for love and belonging.

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10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

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SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home.

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Guest Post: 10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home.