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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Why do I want to save money?

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? Shame on us for dragging our feet on this for too long. Shame on us for dragging our feet on this for too long. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Choose Thrift First.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

My memory is on overload most of the time so I especially love the idea of a Master List of Potential Accomplishments and have long used this tactic to unburden myself mentally. I firmly believe there is a kind of a natural magic in list ~ making. well as a thorough vacuuming via the wet-dry vac.then spot clean ing.of the carpet.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. Bring your lunch to work more frequently. that gym you no longer use.) Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? The top 3 financial resolutions?