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Our 2023 Financial Goals

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It was a momentous occasion that was many years in the making. I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us. I spent about $870/month on groceries.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | February Meeting

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My successes: My February grocery budget was $450 and I am happy to say that I stayed within our budget. I did something different this month and used cash instead of my debit card. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash. March’s Assignments.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. It saves us $67 a month. Dining Out.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! I bought the limit and stored it in the freezer until I was ready to use it.

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

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Yesterday’s assignment was to figure out where you are spending money. Today, we’re going to analyze those numbers and challenge ourselves to improve them. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. Groceries. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer.