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Grocery Budget Challenge | February Meeting

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I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash. Thankfully, nothing happened to my account, but my bank issued us new cards anyway. When life gets hectic, sometimes our best meal planning intentions just don’t work out and we need to be prepared.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.