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Doing the little things to save money

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CF / September 27th, 2013 / 6 Comments

I used to scoff at people who claimed that they didn’t have time to do the little things to save money. No time? Don’t be ridiculous – I am a multitasker! I wash Ziploc bags and search for the best deals on produce and ALWAYS take my lunch to work. Then I got a job that actually meant something to me… and all my good intentions went down the drain. When things get complicated,...

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Why savings matter in January

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CF / January 16th, 2013 / 23 Comments

One of the things I intend on focusing on this year is trimming out the fatty bits of my finances. Brian and I live pretty leanly already, but there’s always room for improvement! I want to make a big push towards financial independence this year and optimizing our finances is the first step. January is a great time to rack up some savings because it’s the start of a new year! Who...

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