by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 22, 2017 | Saving Money

Paychecks. Tax refunds. Interest. Checks.
These are all things that are made possible (or easier) by a having bank account.
Keeping track of your bank account is easier than it’s ever been. In the world of technology, you can check your bank account from anywhere with a few swipes on your phone.
Let’s talk about the benefits of saving money in a bank. Because if you don’t have a bank account, you’re missing out.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 17, 2017 | Ways We Saved This Week
My poor daughter. She missed her Christmas party at school due to germs. And on Valentine’s Day, the germs paid her another visit. She desperately wanted to go to school, but I obviously couldn’t spread those germs through her classmates.
Instead, we popped some popcorn, I made some hot chocolate, and we watched Tangled. Not a substitute for fun with her friends, but at least it turned her frown upside down.
Sometimes you’ve just got to make the most of your situation. I hope I can teach her to look for the good!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 15, 2017 | Income
“The greater our knowledge increases, the more our ignorance unfolds.” ~JFK
When I first decided to become a blogger, like most people I wanted to know what I was getting myself into. Blogging is one of those things that looks simple from the outside, but is actually more complicated than other businesses.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 10, 2017 | Ways We Saved This Week

When I walked in the door from a meeting I couldn’t miss, I couldn’t help but joke that our living room looked like a Civil War hospital scene. At one point this week, all 7 of us were sick at home. It’s not much fun to power through and make sure everyone is still cared for, but I still haven’t located the phone number for my substitute mom. So on we go.
We spent a lot of time watching Netflix and eating popsicles this week. Good thing those are frugal choices, anyway.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 6, 2017 | Holidays, Saving Money
My daughter actually cried when she came home to find the walls bare. Christmas was over, sure. But did we have to take down ALL the decorations?
Removing decorations is a let down. But luckily for us, there’s another holiday just around the corner. Why not spread some happy Valentines vibes by decorating your home?
And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to make your house ready for Cupid! Check out these adorable Valentines Day decor ideas (that won’t break your budget!).
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by Jamie Jeffers | Feb 3, 2017 | Ways We Saved This Week
Welcome back to the 5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week series! I’ve sure missed writing this series. But I am excited to have completed the big task of blogging every day for the entire month of January.
I hope you found the Secure Your Savings and Find Peace in the New Year series helpful. If you missed it, be sure to check it out. You’ll find 30 ways to save more money or bring in some extra income.
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