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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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An Update on Medi-Share – September 2017. Choose Thrift First. 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. Read our Health Insurance Story: . Plan our Spending.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

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On September 30, 2019, I woke up extra early and couldn’t fall back to sleep. I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. Moving on to 2020!