Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

O n the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget. Every month, there will also be action steps due by the next meeting. Visit the previous Grocery Budget Challenge Meetings : January Meeting. February Meeting.

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

O n the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget. Every month, there will also be action steps due by the next meeting. I did something different this month and used cash instead of my debit card.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. On with the July meeting.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. On with the August meeting.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. On with the June meeting.

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June Club Christmas Goals 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 13, 2019

It’s undated so even if you pick it up in an odd month, you can fill in the correct dates for the month you’re in. As a professional, you might want a planner to keep track of your meetings, tasks, and goals. With dozens of useful stickers, you can track your week ahead in the planner. Professionals. Meal-Planning.

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Goals 2020 Student Budgeting 64

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. I work out 4-5 days a week. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We live in metro Phoenix, in a 70s tract house that we’ve been gradually re-doing. No, although we inadvertently used the debt snowball method without having heard of it. We used my app to track our progress while we were paying off our house, and of course I ran a zillion different scenarios. Get creative. Ask for help.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re new here: one of the things that first made me think that I might want to be a nurse was walking through the stillbirth of my niece and the subsequent joyful birth of her sister ), so OB has my heart.) Chiquita joined me for part of the meeting. I tried to use it to help me answer the question, but I was stuck.

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Niece Re-use At&T Chiquita 197

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Tell us a little about yourself. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. Me personally, I waste WAY less potato by using a peeler. Here’s Beth: 1.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Meet a Reader is back! Tell us a little about yourself I am in my mid-forties, originally from Germany, but now living in Sweden – after many years in Asia. The good thing was, I didn’t get used to a “luxury lifestyle” (whatever that is) during all those years. Here’s Lina: 1. I have no kids but am happily married.

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 207

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Tell us a little about yourself Greetings from the NW corner of Arkansas, where I was born (around 40+ years ago) and raised. The post Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 181

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I am still wanting to do Meet a Reader posts They’ve been missing because I don’t have any submissions in my inbox, but I’m definitely still open to featuring more readers! They’re both A&P (anatomy and physiology) instructors in Australia, and I’ve been listening to their podcast for years.

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Podcasts Computers Student Package 212

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

I STILL use our spreadsheet today. If you’re interested, keep reading and you’ll see a sign-up box at the bottom of this post. You could also use a recent appraisal. Net worth is used often in regards to wealthy families, but honestly, it’s a formula everyone should embrace. It’s time to change our mindset.

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Family Debt Finance Kids and Family 241

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

What this mortgage refinance calculator does If you’re thinking of refinancing your mortgage, it’s probably because you want to save money. But you’re also borrowing for a shorter time, so you pay less interest. There are two ways to save money by refinancing: Reducing the monthly payment.

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Calculators Refinancing Green Saving Money 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Use the auto loan refinance calculator to find potential savings Bankrate’s auto refinance calculator can help you determine how much you could save on interest, monthly payments or both. Get preapproved with multiple lenders to see potential rates — and determine if they meet your needs. Apply for preapproval. Check your credit score.

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Calculators Refinancing Cars Car 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In a previous Meet a Reader post, we met MB in MN. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. No more coupons either – I used them a lot when my older kids were young, but they certainly aren’t as prevalent.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2011

Millionaires like to use their time efficiently. To Practice Re-use. Garage sales afford an optimal way to get access products to be re-used. To Meet New People. Going to garage sales provides the opportunity to meet people from a variety of walks of life and learn things about them. To Get Exercise.

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Garage Sale Garage Real Estate Sale 193

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 6, 2016

To place a bet, just choose how much weight you want to lose, how long you think it will take to do it.and how much money you’re willing to bet. After you write out your profile, healthy wage will calculate how much you’ll win if you meet your goal (if fail to meet it and you forfeit the money you bet … ).

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2016 Goals Motivation Healthy Choice 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Of course, it likely won’t meet all of your vegetable needs even during the summer months, but you’re meeting some of your needs. Not only are we eating local and organic, but we’re also eating in season, which is an important aspect of living off the land. Do you live off the land to some extent?

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Home and Garden Rent Growing Gardening 216

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Activating and tracking categories might be too much of a hassle for some students brand new to credit cards, but if you’re up for a little work, the rewards can be handsome. You’ll get a card with your name on it that you can use for purchases, but your parent is legally responsible for the debt. Read our review.

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Credit Cards Student Credit College 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We spent the day at the day at a swim meet. We were toast when we left the pool, so my husband treated us to dinner at a local sub shop. Sunday: Day 2 of a weekend long swim meet, so I took advantage of a sale at Giant, buy a store made Stromboli and get a store made pizza FREE.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. We’re currently in the “shovel all extra funds into their college savings accounts season of life. Use a Upromise Mastercard. The post How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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College Used 2020 Saving 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

How to choose the best money market account If you’re interested in opening a money market account, you’ll want to be sure to choose the right one. Debit card: Some accounts include a debit card in case you’d like to withdraw cash directly or use your money market account funds to buy things.

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Money Bank Banking Savings Account 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We were in Penn State for my daughter’s swim meet. We had dinner with the team after the meet. I served one for dinner Monday night and used the other for Tuesday night’s dinner. They’re already cooked, so I just add some marinara sauce and made sandwiches.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Dinner 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

There are plenty of opportunities to make useful connections, and you might even be able to help someone else. You might also meet peers willing to form a mastermind group with you. Not only that, but I also made some useful affiliate contacts, as well as contacts that can be used for stories I’m working on.

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Travel United States Taxes St. Louis 209

Couponing 101

JULY 22, 2019

However, if you’re covered in bug bites, it can also be the most painful. Try these homemade bug spray solutions so you can control what chemicals you use, not to mention you’ll save some money while you’re at it! If you’re out of vodka, you can also use witch hazel or rubbing alcohol.

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Homemade DIY Re-use Recipes 55

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. Calculate how much debt you have by using my free Family Balance Sheet. There are definitely things we’re saying no to, but there are also things that we won’t to give up.

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Debt Goals 2016 Calculators 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

.” According to my plasma donation center’s website, “human plasma is used to produce therapies to treat bleeding disorders including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease, primary immune deficiencies, hereditary angioedema, inherited respiratory disease, and neurological disorders in certain markets.

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Donation Money Food and Drink Europe 130

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This clarity ensures that you’re not paying for unnecessary expertise and that your attorney is well-equipped to handle the nuances of your situation. Choosing someone with relevant expertise ensures you’re entrusting your case to a professional who understands the intricacies of your legal concerns.

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Communications Budgeting Budget Economical 52

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We’re answering that question and more as part of our series on visiting Disney with a baby! If you’re unsure, you can look for signage or speak with the Cast Member at the ride. TIP: Pick up a park map or use the My Disney Experience app to find out more specific details about each attraction.

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Disney World Disney Baby Flights 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Hopefully, someone who will use it. In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. 31 Days to Find $1000 Thrifting'

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Video Games Video Finds Games 127

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

Your first assignment: Take the first step and calculate your debts by using my FREE Family Balance Sheet. I had no problem shopping at a thrift store, avoiding restaurants, and not having cable TV, but I didn’t want to give up camping and watching my daughters’ swim meets. 2 – Create your Debt Freedom Plan.

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Debt Goals Debt Free Pay Off Debt 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. I’m going to write that again: They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. Neither of them can actually afford what they are doing.

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Debt Wedding Money Financial Goals 274

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2020

And if you’re working from home for the first time while also trying to care for your children, that learning curve may seem insurmountably steep. While you’re setting a schedule, don’t forget to include breaks. In an office, you might get up to talk to coworkers, go to meetings, or take a break.

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