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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Yard Sale: $87. There was a time where we made hundreds of dollars at our yard sales. Rakuten: $11.31.

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Emergency Funds: Emergencies Happen When You Least Expect It

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There were months when our sales were HALF of what we would normally bring in. It is not a spending account. Save it and forget about it. Which comes first: saving for an emergency OR paying off debt? Once that debt is paid off then start building up you emergency fund to your desired number.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. and plan meals based off of that. what is on sale and plan meals based on those ingredients. 2 – Shop for meats that are on sale. friends or family to save on housing costs, and we put a little bit from. each check into a savings account.

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