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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. So I took advantage of some good sales at Kohl’s and Target and bought her running capris, socks and two spring outfits. But I also found success at a thrift store.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? February Update.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 13 – Have a yard sale. Here are my 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 15 – Have a yard sale. Put the money in your emergency fund instead.

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Have a Mindful March!

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We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. 5 – Find Extra Cash.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

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This can ultimately lead to substantial savings that can go toward your financial goal and keep you from being wasteful. We find that this gives our kids (and ourselves) a chance to experience new stuff without necessarily having to buy the stuff at a regular store or thrift store. Don’t know where to start?