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How to follow through on your new years resolutions.

Do you struggle to follow through and reach your new years resolutions? You need self control, determination, financial consideration, and DIY know how to reach your new years resolutions.  resolution [rez-uh–loo-shuh n]   – the act of resolving or determining upon an action, course of action, method, procedure, etc.

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Do You Struggle With Being Frugal & Saving Money?

Being frugal is no easy task for most of us.  Everyone has different backgrounds and upbringings. These things shaped you into the person you are today. It all contributes to your habits, values, and everyday decisions. Wither you realize it or not you may have negative feelings about saving that aren’t necessarily relevant to your… Continue reading Do You Struggle With Being Frugal & Saving Money?

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Having to keep readjusting your budget, is a good thing.

  Every time I think I have my budget figured out, a new expense comes along. -Medicine/insurance/housing/exc. A cost rises or something new needs to be added to the budget. Every time I have to adjust the budget to a higher amount it feels so crushing. Trying to keep the budget small/low is very difficult… Continue reading Having to keep readjusting your budget, is a good thing.

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Self Control: Finances & Aspirations

Practice self awareness, be honest with yourself about your financial situation. •Stop pretending your rich when you are not. •Stop pretending you can afford to eat out every night and attend every activity. •Stop acting like your debt will work itself out. •Stop pretending your retirement is so many years away you don’t have to… Continue reading Self Control: Finances & Aspirations

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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

You would think a quote as easy to say and remember as “a penny saved is a penny earned” should be just as easy to understand. So many people today think that pennies and change are no longer relevant and wouldn’t mind or care if they were gotten rid of. I however do not agree.… Continue reading A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

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How to Make an Easter Tree Basket

This year’s Easter basket was an idea that popped into my head when I was thinking about decorating for Easter. One of my Easter decorations I have is an Easter tree and a few ornaments that I had gotten when I was little. The idea popped into my head that I could give an Easter… Continue reading How to Make an Easter Tree Basket

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Sell, Give, Recycle

When getting rid of your stuff always make sure you sell, giveaway, or recycle everything you possibly can. Being frugal and environmental can be beneficial to you and those around you. It can enable you to save money while being a good influence on the planet. So if you are downsizing, spring cleaning, moving, or just purging the… Continue reading Sell, Give, Recycle

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How to Achieve your Financial Goals

Do you loose motivation to save money? It is amazing how easy it is to loose focus when have so many things going on in our lives. If we don’t make it a point to follow through we are far less likely to reach our goals. Find out how to stay focused on saving money… Continue reading How to Achieve your Financial Goals

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Teamwork Saves Money 

Teamwork plays a huge role in saving money. The more you work together the more you can get accomplished. When you run out of time or energy to do things yourself then you usually end up spending more money to pay someone else to do it. This is why it’s so important to work together.… Continue reading Teamwork Saves Money 

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5+ Things I Don’t Spend Money On

There are a lot of things that I don’t often buy and try to avoid buying on a regular basis. I try to cut back my spending. This list has things I don’t spend money on and never buy because they aren’t a good deal and are not really necessary. Prepackaged Snacks I never buy prepackaged snacks.… Continue reading 5+ Things I Don’t Spend Money On