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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. This is the year that we will control our money and our debt and fear will not control us. And 2015 is no different.

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I donated the pop-tarts to a food pantry and I’ll save the apple pie for Thanksgiving. Show me the money! Found money in September: $179.

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2019 Christmas Savings Club

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a “I don’t have to worry, because I have the money” Christmas. Unfortunately, the cash for Christmas doesn’t just magically appear the week before Thanksgiving. While Christmas 2018 is still somewhat fresh in your mind, create a list of everything you spent money on during the holidays. a relaxing Christmas.

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Frugal Friday 11.11.2016

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Frugal Resources: Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? What We Ate this Week: Monday: Taco boats. It’s going to be okay!

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Frugal Friday 12.02.16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. How we saved this week: I didn’t go into the stores on Thanksgiving Day or weekend. Friday: Chicken Rice Broccoli Bake.

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Introducing the 2013 Christmas Savings Club

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a "I don't have to worry, because I've saved money" Christmas. But the cash for Christmas doesn't just magically appear the week before Thanksgiving. Step 3: On the 25th of each month, we will be meeting (via a post) to discuss whether we hit our savings goal for the month. A cash Christmas equals: a stress-free Christmas.

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Frugal Friday 11.25.16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Thursday: Thanksgiving. What We Ate this Week: Monday : Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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