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Simple money advice for everyday life.
Budgeting, saving, credit, groceries and the financial decisions that happen in real life.
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The $10-a-Week Pantry Challenge Checklist
A simple 10-week checklist to help you build a useful pantry about $10 at a time.
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The $10-a-Week Pantry Challenge: Build a Pantry Without Breaking Your Budget
You don’t need hundreds of dollars to build a useful pantry. Set aside $10 a week for 10 weeks and slowly build a supply of affordable foods your family will actually use.
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How I Would Spend $150 at the Grocery Store for a Family of Four
How can $150 feed a family of four for a week? Start with a meal plan, choose ingredients that work more than once, and give every grocery dollar a purpose.
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Your Credit Score: What It Means and Why It Matters
Your credit score can affect whether you qualify for credit and how much borrowing costs. Here’s a simple explanation of what it means and the habits that can help.
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Start Small: How $10 a Week Can Build Your Savings
You don’t need hundreds of dollars to start saving. Even $10 a week can help you build the habit, reach your first savings goals and prepare for real-life expenses.
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How to Make a Budget You’ll Actually Stick To
A budget doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with what you bring home, cover real-life expenses, leave room for fun and make a plan you can actually live with.
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You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Get Your Finances Under Control
You don’t have to be rich or have everything figured out to start making your financial life better.
Life can be challenging and navigating money even more challenging. Let’s do this together!
