Tag: saving money
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Book Review: “The No-Spend Challenge Guide” by Jen Smith — A Practical Path to Financial Freedom
In this review of The No-Spend Challenge Guide (Second Edition) by Jen Smith, I share how this book offers a realistic, down-to-earth approach to saving money without feeling deprived. Jen provides actionable strategies, creative alternatives to spending, and mindset tips for lasting financial change. Whether you’re tackling a weekend, month, or year-long no-spend challenge, this… Read more
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Back-to-School Budget: How We Spent $650 and Stayed (Almost) on Track
We set a $500 back-to-school budget…and spent $650! Here’s what we bought, what we learned, and why tax-free weekend might not be worth the hype. Read more
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July Recap: Progress, Small Wins & Learning to Celebrate It All
From pounds lost to books read and savings added—July was filled with small steps that added up to real growth. Here’s a look back at what worked, what shifted, and what I’m carrying into August. Read more