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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. Have you joined the challenge?

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Have you joined the challenge? Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter. You’ll save yourself so much money.

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Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance

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In November of 2016 we were facing a hefty health insurance premium increase for 2017 that was more than twice what we paid in 2016. We had a few sleepless nights in November and I truly felt betrayed by the health exchange and insurance companies. Sleepless Nights.