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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

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It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. Write down your goals and make them visible.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January 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 have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Can I make do with something else around my house?

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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 have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February.

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Choose Thrift First – April 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 have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Reduce Your Spending in 3 Budget Categories | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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I want my family to enjoy life, but we also have some pretty serious financial goals that we are trying to achieve. I’ve found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Another example is when a friend borrowed some dressy shoes of mine to wear to a black tie affair.

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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. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter.

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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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We also went out for a nice dinner and treated ourselves to new running shoes and running clothes. What are your financial goals now? , I tweeted Dave Ramsey and let him know. I wrote a blog post telling people how we did it. read it here: [link] ). Not spending the money we set aside to pay off debt.

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