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The 52-week Savings Challenge

  • March 13, 2025
  • Tagged as: automation, emergency fund, HYSA, Life Hacking, money challenges, sinking funds

The 52-week savings challenge helps you save $1,378 in one year, without really even noticing a difference in your spending habits!

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Brit DiTocco, Financial Writer at How To Money Britney DiTocco
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11 Easy Ways to Save an Extra $100 Per Month

  • March 13, 2025
  • Tagged as: biking, budgeting, cheap date ideas, cutting monthly bills, emergency fund, grocery hacks, Life Hacking, money challenges, rule of 173, saving for retirement, tracking expenses
save $100 per month

If you’re looking to save $100 per month, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Just make little cut backs on regular spending.

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Porch Pirates, 2025 Challenges, & Best Cash Back Apps 📲

  • December 10, 2024
  • Tagged as: 401k, grocery hacks, HYSA, Life Hacking, money challenges, pension, roth ira

Good morning, HTM Family! This is your reminder that you only have one life, so keep things simple. Miss someone? ….CallWanna meet up? ….InviteHave questions? ….AskWanna be understood? ….ExplainLike something? ….Share itDon’t like something? ….Change…

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Frugal or cheap: Bringing my own food for kids when we go to a restaurant?

  • November 12, 2024
  • Tagged as: family finance, frugal habits, frugal vs cheap, groceries, Life Hacking, money challenges

Today’s question comes from Nick from North Carolina!… “I have a frugal or cheap question for you… I have an 18 month old son. Until recently, when my wife and I have gone out to…

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Ask Matt & Joel: I just finished the Envelope Challenge. What Now?

  • September 6, 2024
  • Tagged as: gamify, index funds, money challenges, retirement investing, saving money, switching banks

This question came from the HTM Facebook group recently. Alexander wrote… “My wife completed the 100 Envelope Challenge and now we have $5,050 sitting in cash. We really don’t have a set goal in mind…

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No Eating Out Challenge – Saving More Money on Food

  • August 17, 2024
  • Tagged as: cheap date ideas, coupons, family finance, grocery hacks, money challenges, retirement investing, rule of 173

A no eating out challenge is when you stop going to restaurants or ordering take out for a set period of time. You can save a ton of money!

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Brit DiTocco, Financial Writer at How To Money Britney DiTocco
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100 Envelope Challenge – Here’s How it Works

  • August 13, 2024
  • Tagged as: budgeting, emergency fund, Life Hacking, mindful spending, money challenges, saving for retirement, sinking funds

The 100 envelope challenge lasts for 100 days, and you’ll save a total of $5,050 completing it. There are also some variations you can choose!

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Facts > Feelings, Grocery Hacks & HTM Bingo! 🎱

  • February 27, 2024
  • Tagged as: emergency fund, Financial Independence, Life Hacking, money challenges, personal finance, saving money

Good morning, money lovers!! FEELING: I’m way behind financially… FACT: You’re probably doing way better than you think you are. Every dollar you are saving builds a stronger, wealthier, future you. Keep going! FEELING: The…

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Inflation Is Consuming Your Cash & New Year Saving Challenges 💪

  • December 26, 2023
  • Tagged as: HYSA, inflation, investing, money challenges, personal finance

Good morning! And welcome to the final newsletter of 2023… It’s been a killer year at HTM: From the bottom of our hearts — THANK YOU — for listening, reading, sharing, and continuing to inspire…

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Try a Pantry Challenge to Save Money on Groceries

  • September 2, 2023
  • Tagged as: costco hacks, grocery hacks, Life Hacking, money challenges, saving for retirement

A pantry challenge prohibits you from buying new food or eating out at restaurants. It’s a great way to save money, and be more epicurious!

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