918 Coupon Queen

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We’ve talked about saving our $1,000 and getting out of debt but the question still remains, how do I save $1,000 if I do not have a penny left to spare?
That’s why couponing is so important. It’s not a gimmick, it’s not a scam, it’s literally a very [...]

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Here we are, week #4 of our  Financial Freedom Series. So far, we have saved $1000 and spent $1000 in various repairs. As we learned last week, there are many ways to make extra cash to replenish that $1,000 emergency fund.
 I thought dealing with a $850 van repair was considered an unexpected event, however, as [...]

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As we are all embarking on this journey together, one thing we know how to do is buy food on the cheap. Most of us at this point are well aware of the great benefits of couponing.
One of the things I teach in my classes is stockpiling. This means, stocking up on items as they [...]

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We’re all on our way to saving our $1,000 for our emergency fund right? If you’re wondering why a $1,000 emergency fund is a good idea-check out what $1,000 covered in my life:
1. Minivan Repair (December 2009) Cost: $850
2. Frozen Heat Pipes (January 2010) Cost: $500
3. Extra car just broke down (January 2010) Cost: Unknown
Ok, [...]

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For the last few years I’ve had an on again off again relationship with Dave Ramsey (you know, financial guru). I actually own the entire Financial Peace University believe it or not…trust me, I got a good deal.
Many attempts have been made to save money, pay off debt and then save even more money. However, [...]

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