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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

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The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. September Assignments: 1.

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

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That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year. By planning our expenses each month to predict cash flow, I hope to avoid impulsive purchases and reduce some spending. After our mortgage, grocery spending is our next largest expense.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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She hit that goal in September 2016. Maureen, from The Debt Free Mess Free Life , suggests that you understand what motivates you to act unwisely and spend frivolously (if that is your situation). What need are you trying to fulfill by over spending or shopping? Cut back on spending. Reduce my Grocery Spending.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. My Themes for 2015: 1. Debt Free Stories.

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