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Save Money

Everyone’s feeling the pinch lately, with food prices rising, wages stagnating, and gas just getting more expensive.

Lets face it: we need to recession proof our lives.

Whether you call it a recession, a depression, or just tough times, it’s time to start pinching pennies and living within your means.

It can often be hard or impossible to make big changes in spending (after all, you probably can’t renegotiate your HOA fees and selling a house with a too-high payment isn’t going to happen quickly.)  However, anyone can make small changes; even a dollar or two saved a week can make a difference between buying milk for the kids, being able to take a trip to the swimming pool, or simply being able to bless others.

I hope you will find some encouragement and helpful information in these articles to help you save a nickel here and a dime there.

Every penny counts and they do add up quickly!

How to Save When You Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Recession Proof Your Food

Recession Proof Your Clothes

Recession Proof Your Household

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