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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. That’s motivation to take some time to scour Craigslist and some local second hand furniture stores this week.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. I think I’ll survive. Choose Thrift First.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

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You have to stay healthy and motivated for many years to grow a money tree. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Key to success are staying healthy long enough to accumulate and having at least a bit of discretionary income. Start by taking care of yourself .

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

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If you’re still worried you’ll break your resolution, consider motivating yourself by money. Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? According to the Wall Street Journal, 88% of resolutions fail, so the key here is to set small, achievable goals that add up to a whole lot of savings. Spending Less.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. 5 Ways Busy Moms Can Get Motivated to Work Out | Diane Nassy @ philZENdia. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Choose Thrift First. This is going to be a daily challenge for me. Plan our Spending. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us.