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Ways to Beat Lifestyle Inflation

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I still have debt to pay off and want to buy a house, so all of that inflation money could go toward saving or paying down debt more quickly. I think setting it up like this so that it never hits my account will stop me from rerouting the money toward less important things, like new dresses and shoes.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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But the truth is, we have the money. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Money vs. Family Life

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I have a mortgage that I need to pay off and saving for the kids education etc&#. Well I’ve realized that in some cases, money isn’t everything. Money Does Not Equal Happiness. The lack of free time and more work related pressures can force people to distance themselves from friends and family.

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Money and Marriage – How To Get And Stay On The Same Track and $999.99 Giveaway

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We all need time and space to ourselves occasionally and I believe this extends to money as well. Don’t come down on each other so hard for saving or spending that neither feels free to treat themselves. Don’t fall into the trap of assuming that whoever makes more money should be in control of the money.

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Work Harder, Then Work Smarter

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These examples are just a few ways to make more money. I could probably think of 50 more ways without even trying – and I know you could too. Make sure this income can produce “ passive &# results. Save up an extra $10,000 from that part-time job and quit. Part-time Job Ideas. Waiter/Waitress.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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Once we got married we realized we have great jobs and a great income, but where is all the money going? We knew that we would make more money but we wanted to be able to buy a house with a conventional mortgage and we can’t come up with the down payment so we need to ratchet down. Save up cash for the next bigger house.

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How to Make Good Financial Decisions

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To get ahead in life, you need to make more good decisions than bad. Good decisions can result in your ability to get a better job, make more money, save more money, invest for gain and other steps that help you end up in financial plus land.

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