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10 Money-Saving Strategies from the Great Depression That Work Today

The Great Depression, a period marked by severe economic downturn and hardship, forced families to become incredibly resourceful to survive. Today, amid rising living costs and financial uncertainties, these time-tested strategies from the 1930s can still help us manage our budgets more effectively. Here are ten frugal lessons from the Great Depression era that are […]

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Most Americans Are Not Prepared For $1,000 Emergency Expenses — Nearly Half Have Less Than $500

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A recent study has revealed a concerning trend among Americans: a lack of preparedness for emergency expenses. According to the survey from financial analysis site Bankrate, only 44% of Americans are prepared for a $1,000 emergency expense, with nearly half of the respondents having less than $500 in savings. This is a slight increase from

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26 Week Savings Plan

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There are a number of reasons to save money. Some of you may have major financial goals to save for, while others just want to have those extra funds for emergencies. Whatever your purpose, now is the best time to start putting money aside. With a new year opening, you can welcome 2021 with a

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Why is Saving Money So Hard?

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I’ve been able to pay off a fair amount of debt in the new year but what I haven’t been able to do is save money. There’s no wonder millennials, like myself, are saving less and less money every year. It is difficult? But why is saving money so hard? Why Saving Money is Hard

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What To Do When You Hit A Plateau With Saving

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Plateaus happen. They happen with dieting. They happen with relationships and they can even happen with your finances and saving. If you’ve been keeping up-to-date with Budget and the Bees you may have read about my debt payoff plan for 2017. At the end of January I’d paid off $1,572 of my debt (which is

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10 Money-Saving Strategies from the Great Depression That Work Today

Most Americans Are Not Prepared For $1,000 Emergency Expenses — Nearly Half Have Less Than $500

26 Week Savings Plan

Why is Saving Money So Hard?

What To Do When You Hit A Plateau With Saving

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