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July 05, 2011

Five ways to save money on your food bill

You cannot afford to mindlessly wander through the grocery store putting food in your cart any longer. You have to plan ahead, shop for great deals, stock up when things are on sale and yes, clip coupons.

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Filed Under: Classroom, Lifestyle, PlanningTags: budgeting coupons Debt food costs food planning Grocery savings sales Shopping
January 07, 2011

11 Smart things to do with your money this year – #6

For the first 11 days of 2011, I’ll be sharing 11 smart things you should consider doing with your money this year. Each item should take no more than 2 hours, some considerably less.
Strategy #6: Never pay retail.

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Filed Under: PlanningTags: deals Debt New Year's Resolutions saving Shopping
September 25, 2010

Thrifty vs. Cheap

It’s great to pinch a penny, especially in this economy. But there’s a fine line between watching the bottom line and becoming an annoying cheapskate. Thrifty is cool. Cheap is not.

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Filed Under: Faith, Featured, LifestyleTags: bargain hunting cheap cheapskates Shopping Thrifty
September 14, 2010

Shoes and stewardship

“Honor God, save for tomorrow and live the very best life you can on what’s left over.”

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Filed Under: Debt, Faith, Featured, LifestyleTags: addiction giving living below your means saving shoes Shopping stewardship
July 02, 2010

Once-a-month household planning

When I’m doing financial coaching with a family, I encourage them to do all their budgeting, bill paying, grocery shopping and meal planning only once a month. People usually look at me like I’ve lost my marbles but this is how I run my busy home. It works, it saves a ton of time and it also saves a ton of money. Here’s why: Statistics show that the average American spends about $10 in unplanned, discretionary purchases every time they go to the store. If you go grocery shopping once a week and add in the weekly Target run, that’s at least $80 a month you’re spending that you shouldn’t.

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Filed Under: Classroom, PlanningTags: coupons groceries house management household planning saving Shopping
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I'm the Financial Stewardship Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, author, financial coach, speaker, mom of three rowdy little boys, and wife to my best friend.

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