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Where we found EXTRA money in March

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April 2, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. January […]

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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April 1, By Kristia 2 Comments

Emergencies happen when you least expect them. My husband sent me a short text a few years ago, “truck $700.” My stomach sank. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. We were hoping for an easy (and inexpensive) fix, and we were certainly not expecting this news. But the truth […]

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

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March 26, By Kristia 3 Comments

How to Build an Emergency Fund

This post was first published in 2016. Life suddenly changed for most of us in March 2020 and this past year of the pandemic has reinforced how important an emergency fund is. If you’re able, maybe use some of your stimulous money to put towards building an emergency fund. Your future self will be grateful.  […]

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

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March 12, By Kristia 6 Comments

Take a deep breath, spring is finally here! If your winter was as long and cold as mine, then you’re also looking forward to opening windows, breathing in the fresh air, and soaking up the sunshine. Springtime soothes the soul and revives our spirits. For many, it’s a time to clean the house and the closets, […]

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Where I found EXTRA money in February

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March 5, By Kristia 1 Comment

Finding extra money has become a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our […]

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My Honest Review: I donated plasma to earn money!

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February 26, By Kristia 17 Comments

I donated my plasma to earn extra money–here’s my honest review. On New Year’s Eve, I was loafing around and surfing Facebook when I caught a post from a good friend who shared that she had just made over $600 in one month by donating plasma. The money was going into her summer vacation fund. […]

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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February 6, By Kristia 1 Comment

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. On one side, it could go down as a very resourceful month. We found over $1600 in extra cash…and on the other side…well, you should scroll down for the details! Found Money in January: $1681 Found money can be found from various sources, such as […]

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My Word for 2021

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January 2, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Choosing a word to focus on for the New Year has been very popular over the years. I joined the crowd many years ago only to completely forget about my word by mid-March. But 2019 was different. My word was REDUCE. I wanted to reduce our non-mortgage debt, my clutter, my distractions, my impact on […]

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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

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December 29, By Kristia 1 Comment

This offer is now closed. Are you ready for a fresh start? After the year we’ve had, I think we all are! If your fresh start for the New Year includes improving your finances, you are not alone! Saving more money is one of the top resolutions that people make…after getting in shape and eating healthier. […]

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How We Frugal-ed in November 2020

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December 4, By Kristia Leave a Comment

November is the start of what can be an expensive season. Here’s how we frugal-ed our way through it. Frugal Wardrobe in November: I have a small bedroom closet, so I like to keep my wardrobe fairly lean, but highly functional.  Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years […]

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