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The Frugal Girl

Over time, I have realized that I had somewhat of an unhealthy way of depending on money for a sense of security and control. I think I have grown in this area into seeing money as a tool, instead of trying to hoard as much as possible and be miserly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Enrollment is OPEN for Elite Blog Academy

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Do you see other bloggers making a full-time income from their site and wonder, “how do they do that?” Now both of my kids are in school full time and even though my hours at our business have increased, I am making a commitment to spread my mission of helping families with their finances and grow FBS.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Sell it and save it!

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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My husband is an extremely hard worker as he works and goes to school full time. He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. Baby furniture, BBQ pits, tools, guns… EVERYTHING. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We sold EVERYTHING!

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Plus, because you can build this business out of your home (with the right tools, of course), a freelance photography business has relatively low startup costs. Moreover, you’re in charge of your client load and schedule, so professional photography is a great way to build a side hustle while working full time elsewhere.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

If you’re over 21 and still have trouble qualifying: Even with a full-time income, it can be hard to qualify for a traditional credit card if you lack a credit history. That’s OK — the main purpose of student cards is to build credit with the goal of qualifying for better cards down the line.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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