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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. Make it a Necessities Only Year. In other words, I’m coming up short.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice. You can do this. You have to stay healthy and motivated for many years to grow a money tree. One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. The trees are your investment accounts.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Tantrum aside, it’s still going to take years, but there is room for us to make some considerable progress in 2015. My husband and I are pumped to make 2015 the best year ever. 5 Ways to Make this Your Best Monarch Season…Ever! Fresh start.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

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Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. 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? Spending Less.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? We even bought an online package years ago, but have since decided that we will have a lawyer draw up our will, medical directive, and power of attorney documents to make sure everything is in place legally. Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will. Choose Thrift First.