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Family Travel Budget: Save for Your Splurge

Going on a big family trip sometime soon? You’ll want to think about your family travel budget in addition to all the fun stuff you’re going to do! If you’re anything like me, you might be losing sleep due to the excitement! However, have you thought about how much the trip will cost you and

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Financial Planning Process: The Guide to Getting Started

*Disclaimer*: the opinions expressed in the Financial Planning Process article and on the Frugal Fun Finance website are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations on any financial or investing products. Any financial advice should be provided by a licensed professional. When you hear the term

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The Family Financial Planning Process

*Disclaimer*: the opinions expressed in the Family Financial Planning article and the Frugal Fun Finance website are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations on any financial or investing products. Any financial advice should be provided by a licensed professional. Introduction – Family Financial Planning Family

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Compare Supermarkets’ Prices: Apps to Save You Money

There are many ways to be frugal and save money. One major way to do this? Compare supermarkets’ prices and shop for the lowest-priced items using apps. While it may seem to make the most sense to just go to the cheapest grocery store, not all items are the cheapest at one particular store. Taking

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Capsule Minimalist Wardrobe: How to Build One

Ever said to yourself, “I have too many clothes!” If things resonates with you, you aren’t alone! A capsule minimalist wardrobe can help you solve this problem, all while saving money in the long-term. I’ll go over the definition of a capsule minimalist wardrobe, why it’s important and how to have a minimalist wardrobe. Read

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Simple Pleasures in Life: Slow Down and Save

Engaging in the simple pleasures of life can make you happier with a minimalist lifestyle. As we move through our lives, many of us become tired with the rapid pace of the day-to-day routine and being bombarded with pressure to spend money on the newest things. Simple pleasures will help us become happy and content

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Tracking Savings: Budget for Success

Do you have a busy life and struggle to save money? Do you find yourself asking “Where did all my money go?” at the end of the month? It’s completely understandable that you didn’t save any money at all. We all need a little need help with saving every once in a while. Tracking savings

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Cheap vs Frugal: What’s the Difference?

Cheap vs frugal. Both common terms used in the world of finance, but with very different meanings. What does each term mean, and why is it important? There is a more obvious difference between cheap and frugal as opposed to being thrifty versus frugal. Let’s get into the meaning of being cheap vs frugal and

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Being Frugal and Thrifty

Living a a lifestyle where your goal is to not only pay your bills, but also save and get ahead, can be done. It takes discipline and can be achieved by being frugal and thrifty. Each term (being frugal and being thrifty) has slightly different meanings, but are both very important to a lifestyle of

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No Spend Month: Your Guide to Saving Short-Term

Have you ever thought “I am really struggling with saving money!”? Do you continually look at your bank balance each month and realize that you haven’t saved $100, let alone $10 after covering all your expenses? If this resonates with you, you definitely aren’t alone. The no spend month is an ideal solution to this

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30-30-30-10 Budget Method: Save Money and Make Life Easier

What is the 30-30-30-10 budget method? It might sound like complicated, but it’s really not! Whether you need to learn how to budget on a low income or are just looking to save more, the 30-30-30-10 budget method is a strategy to save money that everyone should try. Read on for more on the 30

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Zero-Based Budgeting Templates: Save Money and Enjoy Doing It

Zero-based budgeting templates are another way to save money for now and the future. While there are many ways to save money on a weekly or monthly basis including the printable 52-week money challenge, penny savings challenge and participating in a no-spend month, using zero-based budgeting templates will help you keep on track with your

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Penny Savings Challenge: Save A Little Every Day

Are you looking for a fun way to save money? Have you never been able to consistently do this? Read on for the penny savings challenge, a great way to save money and reach your goals this year. Importance of Saving Money When you hear the phrase ‘saving money,’ what comes to mind? Do you

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Printable 52 Week Money Challenge

If you’re looking for a way to track your savings progress on a weekly – and yearly basis – the printable 52 week money challenge is an awesome way to keep on top of your goals. Additionally, it’s a great way to save towards those special treats we all need to enjoy every once in

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Creative Savings: Fun Ways to Make Life Easier

Are you looking to save money, get ahead and live a better life? Learning different creative savings methods is an awesome way to get on track with your financial goals. In this article, I’ll go over some of my favorite ways to be creative with saving money, including a detailed breakdown of how each method

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How to Sell Canva Templates

Do you enjoy designing? Are you looking for another way to make money online? Learn how to sell Canva templates in just a few simple steps and make extra money online! Canva is a great graphic design tool that anyone can use, regardless of skill level. Accessible and available to designers regardless of their level

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Paid Market Research Online: UserTesting

Do you have a few extra spare minutes before starting your work day, during your lunch break, or after dinner? Are you looking for another way to participate in paid market research online and make extra cash? Website user testing with UserTesting is a great way to do exactly this. What Is Website User Testing

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Market Research Paid Focus Groups: User Interviews

Want another great way to make money online? I’ve looked at many different market research paid focus groups. Based on my experience, User Interviews is one of the best paid focus group platforms. Let’s take a look at what paid focus groups are, what the User Interviews platform is, and find out how you can

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Selling Digital Products on Etsy

Looking for yet another enjoyable way to make extra money online? Selling digital products on Etsy is another great way to add to your monthly income. You must have an interest in graphic design and a desire to create, but you don’t need to be an expert at it. What’s more is that once you’ve

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Paid Market Research Focus Groups: Respondent Platform

How can you share your opinion and get paid up to $200/hour? While there are so many online research studies and focus groups, one of the best paid survey platforms to earn money online is Respondent. Paid market research focus groups are one of my favorite ways to make extra money online. Why? Easy –

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Best Side Hustles to Start Today (Updated for 2024)

What are the best ways to make money online in 2024? Side hustles are a great way to boost your income! When deciding on what should be included on your list of the best side hustles, look at a variety of ways to make money and achieve your financial goals. In this article, I’ll review