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Meet the Mama on a Mission Hi there! I’m a mom of three snack-hungry, LEGO-stepping-on, summer-camp-dreaming kids, and like many of you, my wallet has been feeling the…
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Welcome to My Circus (a.k.a. My Budget-Friendly Household) Hi there! I’m Lisa—not a professional economist, just a regular mom who’s figured out how to do a lot with…
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Welcome to the World of Budget Brilliance Okay, let’s get real for a second — saving money can feel like trying to do yoga with your cat on…
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1. The “No-Spend Color Wheel” Challenge Assign each day a color, then assign those colors a spending category. Monday is green (groceries), Tuesday is blue (transportation), etc. If…
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Federal Reserve Maintains Rates Steady Amid Signs of Slowing Inflation On June 12, the Federal Reserve voted unanimously to maintain the federal funds target range at 5.25%–5.50%, a…
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1. Host a “Bring Your Own Everything” Party Cut costs without cutting social ties. Skip expensive dinners and host a bring-your-own-whatever night: snacks, games, even chairs. You provide…
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