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Where I found money in February

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. In January, I found more extra money than I ever have and I was so excited about it, BUT unexpectedly, February…blew.it.out.of.the.water! Found money recap: January 2021. Airfare Refund: $2700.

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Where we found money in March 2021

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. January and February were stellar months with finding money. We’ve had an Aflac Accident plan for many years and have never needed it until the fall of 2020 when we used it twice. Plasma earnings: $207.

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Where we found money in April

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending. Finding extra money is a game for me.

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I calculate the per-hour rate from my plasma donations to make sure it’s a good use of my time. January 2021 – I found $1681. Finding extra money is a game for me. This money equates to about $36.67

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What are YOUR Financial Goals? | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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We used Dave Ramsey’s principles from his books, The Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace as a guide to create a step by step plan on how we will achieve our financial goals. Too often we only think about goals in January, but today we’re going to work on new financial goals. S – specific.

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What Is A Home Equity Loan?

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Home equity loans are best used for five-figure renovation or repair projects — which can garner you a tax deduction on their interest — or to consolidate other debts. 10.16% The average $30,000 HELOC rate as of the beginning of January 2024 — up from 7.62% in January 2023. to 10 percent.

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

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She and her husband also used a visual motivation chart posted on their refrigerator. Jacki and her husband take the month of January to map out their goals for the year. They wanted to feel the money leave their wallets in real time vs. waiting for the bill to come at the end of the month, so they used envelopes for these categories.