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    Hello all. I've just made my very first posts over in the common ground forum. I'm looking forward to spending more time here!

    I am a sahm to two wonderful daughters. My husband works on staff at our church so we don't make the big bucks but we do o.k He also subs for some of our local school districts. I tend to be tight with money anyway, but I figure trying to be frugal is the best way to help us get ahead.

    Right now our only debt is our house. We are big Dave Ramsey fans and have never had any credit cards or car payments and trust me - we're thankful for that! We are trying to work on our savings and we want to buy a newer model van with cash. We also pay for our own health insurance (an HSA) so we need a larger emergency fund than some. Those are some of our goals and sometimes they seem pretty tough and we just have to think about how blessed we truly are!

    Anyway, that's a little about me. Thanks for the welcome!

    Karen

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    Hello Karen. Welcome to the Village. Sounds like you already have some great ideas....no CC, no car payments. I bet you could share some tips too.
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    Happy to have you here, Karen!

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    Hi Karen, welcome to the village!

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    Hi Karen, look forward to getting to know you. Sounds like you might have lots to contribute. Welcome to the village!

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    Hi Karen,
    I love your avatar. Such sweethearts! I think you have some wonderful ideas on being frugal and hope you will share lots of tips with us. I can't wait to get to know you better.

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    Hi Karen! I'm sure you will fit right in! Welcome!

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    Thanks everyone! I already feel more comfortable!

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    Hello Karen! to the Village! I know you are going to love it here. I am looking forward to getting to know you.
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    Hi Karen!

    Welcome to the village!

    Your daughters are beautiful!
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    Married to my sweetie, Jack 25 yrs.

    Mama to 27 furbaby 'Katz' (as my hubby calls them LOL)
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    Welcome, Karen!

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    Hello and welcome to the village

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    Hey, cool, another Karen!

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    Hi Karen! Sounds like you're on the right track already! Great to have you here.

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    Welcome Karen!

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