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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Look for the big items that are worth your time and list them on Craigslist or find a local Facebook page where you can list stuff that you’re selling. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Part-Time Job. Babysit or House Sit.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!) I think the easiest part is things that are habitual so I no longer need to use will-power to resist the temptation. How did you become interesting in saving money?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 15 – Find a part-time job. They share their experience in this video. 25 – Start a blog.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 17 – Find a part-time job. A lovely sectional that we no longer used and sold for $400.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist. And vice versa!) Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

He wants to retire early so he can do more woodworking, electronic fixing, and maybe work at a winery or brewery part-time. It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group.