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My $2.50 Homemade Pizza

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We used to go out to dinner every Friday night, but we’ve put a stop to that treat as we work through some of our financial goals. But I still want to make our Friday dinner IN a fun, yet inexpensive family night. I used t he dough recipe for my homemade Stromboli. Sounds like a pizza to me.

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5 Essential Money Tips for Newlyweds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being a newlywed means you have a few things to get used to, and that includes the way you handle your finances. You’ll be trying to keep things simple and inexpensive, while he or she spends. Talk about what you both want out of life, and how you want to use your financial resources to accomplish those things.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Get out on the Rail Trails – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. 8 Summer Date Night Ideas – Need a sitter? Share in the comments!

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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We were hoping for an easy (and inexpensive) fix, and we were certainly not expecting this news. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. ” My stomach sank. Add it up to get a total.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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We were hoping for an easy (and inexpensive) fix, and we were certainly not expecting this news. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

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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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Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! Also find inexpensive entertainment in your area – there are lots of free events in your local communities to take advantage of. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. Not using debt helps create the connection. Where are you from?