Subject: Money

Teach Kids About Saving Money

I’m over at AlphaMom today talking about how no matter what I try to tell her about saving money, it’s my example that she’ll remember.

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Love Doesn’t Buy the Groceries

Is saving money something you put off for later so you could live in the moment? Find out why a little money management will help.

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My $7 Per Month Mobile Phone Plan

I used to pay a monthly bill for my mobile phone, but a prepaid plan has saved me $1,165 so far!

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“How Low Can You Go?” and the Grocery Budget Dilemma

Have you ever wondered what other people spend on groceries? Should it even matter?

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Is it a good buy? Or just a bargain?

At the mall I found things I didn’t even know I needed until they were on sale. Should I buy them? Or was I just excited about bargains?

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The No Spend Month

Annually for the last three years, our family has embarked on a “No Spend Month” challenge.

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You’ve Got a Budget, Now What?

A budget doesn’t help you unless you use it. What do you do with a budget once you’ve set it up?

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3 Great Ways to Spend More Money

Sometimes I find that the pressure of needing to save money leads me to feelings of deprivation, focusing on what I can’t do. I prefer to think about what I can do. Here are three ways to buy without feeling guilty afterwards.

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The Takeaway: What I Learned from Our No Spend Month

I’ve been spending a few days reflecting on last month’s No Spending Challenge and thinking about how to carry some of those new habits forward. (Because why would I want to save money all month and then toss it at the end?)

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No Spend Month Update: The Final Day

When the last day of No Spend Month finally arrived, I still had $67. We’ve never had so much money at the end before. I even had a half tank of gas in my car.

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