Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense? -Proverbs 17:16 Getting a loan is not to be taken lightly. You might be surprised to hear this. After all, everybody you’ve probably spoken to in the past will have likely told you loans are no big deal. It’s true that getting a loan can be a very bad idea; ...
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Clothing Children Inexpensively
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Clothing children doesn't have to be expensive. With a little planning, strategic shopping, and timing, you can be clothing your kids on the cheap in no time. I have a 12 year old son and 5 year old daughter. Ever since they were both born, I have used many shopping tactics to save money on their clothing and stretch my budget. Kids grow out ...
10 Super Easy Ways to Free Up Cash for Summer Activities
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Do you want to have fun with your family this summer, but fall short on cash? Here are 10 easy ways to free up cash for summer fun. This summer while school is out, I know you will want to spend more time having fun with your family. If you haven't already created a "Summer Fun Fund," you may be looking for some easy ways to free up ...
Ways to Involve Kids in Saving Money
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Meeting financial goals and saving money each month is easier when the whole family is involved. Whether both parents work outside the home or one parent stays home to teach and care for the children, it is much easier if it is a team effort. Kids can bring a different perspective, enthusiasm, and energy to the family's frugal living efforts. I ...
Why You Must Define Frugal Living for Your Family
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Frugal living is usually defined as living well for less. But what does that mean for YOUR family? Frugal living is something that many families aspire for, yet they may not take the time to layout a solid path to reaching their goals. I'm sharing three things to consider as your family begins its frugal living journey at Mama Goes ...