I have read hundreds of money saving tips and there have been some great ideas on how to save money for basic needs. Our problem is that we don’t have many of these options available to us in the area we live. We are incredibly lucky to live in a very low cost of living…
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Julia and I both agree that paying off debt is a very important goal in our life. But we also do not want to fail to save for our future. We are both strong believers in paying off debt aggressively while aggressively saving for our future. Saving more than an emergency fund is not usually…
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Unless you are extremely lucky or fortunate, most people have to work in one way or form. Whether it is a stay at home mom (day care is expensive, so think of the savings as your salary – you are so underpaid) or working a 9-5, saving money should always be a priority. It becomes…
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Everyone likes a good party. Whether it is hosting for a large event or small, the costs add up. A party or special event can blow a grocery budget quicker than anything else when you have to cover all the cost. There are ways to help ease the blow of hosting an event. Spread the…
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Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries, Weddings all have one thing in common besides being special times of the year in a person’s life. They are usually associated with either the act of giving or receiving a gift. If you aren’t careful, buying gifts can hit your budget hard. When you are one person and have to buy…
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Unless you are fully self-sufficient and have a viable working homestead, you are going to spend some time at the grocery store. Food is a necessity that all people require to live. And this is used against us by corporations who jack up the prices on life’s necessities. Know your best prices in your area…
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Amazon is one of the greatest things to come to the web since google. A place where you can buy almost anything, with multiple options and prices from the comfort of your couch. Many people use Amazon to buy basic household items, toilet paper etc. For us, this service of Amazon isn’t really the best…
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Every girl wants to have the wedding of their dreams. That is why the average cost for a wedding is around 20-30k. That can be a down payment on a house. Most people cannot afford that kind of debt and should avoid it at all costs. It is becoming more and more common for the…
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