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<p style="font-weight: 400;">I've embarked on a mission to bolster my savings, leveraging my knack for couponing and maximizing the resources at my local library. With a cherished friend's wedding in India on the horizon and the desire to explore the country for two weeks, I've set my sights on a goal of $5,050. Now, it's time to devise a strategy to achieve it.</p>
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<h1 style="font-weight: 400;">My detailed plan to help you save $5,050 easily:</h1>
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 	<li><strong>Assess Your Possessions:</strong> I started by going through all my belongings to identify items I no longer need or use. This included clothes, gadgets, furniture, books, bags, luggage, etc. My aim was to declutter and adopt a minimalist lifestyle.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Sell Items Online:</strong> I utilize platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor and OfferUp, to list my items for sale. Be sure to take clear photos, write detailed descriptions, and price them competitively to attract buyers.</li>
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>3. Set Monthly Sales Goals:</strong> I broke down the $5,050 savings goal into manageable targets. I've labeled 100 envelopes ranging from $1 to $100, with each subsequent envelope increasing by $1. On each envelope, I jot down the source or reason for the money enclosed.

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 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Couponing and Cashback:</strong> I use coupons and cashback apps to save money on my everyday purchases. Then I allocate the saved amount towards my savings goal. I also list unneeded items that I have on Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Budgeting and Expense Tracking:</strong> I’ve created a budget to monitor my income and expenses. Specifically identifying areas, I can cut back on spending (eating out) to allocate more funds towards my savings. You will want to keep track of your progress regularly to stay motivated.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px; color: var(--text-color);">Automate Savings:</strong><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px; color: var(--text-color);"> I’ve set up automatic transfers from my checking account to my savings account. For example, I have the </span><a style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;" href="applewebdata://91683E9F-8C95-47C9-A33F-C004E79C81BD/Apply%20for%20an%20American%20Express%20Card%20with%20this%20link.%20With%20your%20new%20Card,%20you%20could%20earn%20a%20welcome%20bonus%20and%20your%20friend%20could%20earn%20a%20referral%20bonus.%20Terms%20Apply.%20https:/americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/platinum-card?ref=JESSIPwT2h&amp;xl=cp15">American Express</a><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px; color: var(--text-color);"> which gives me more benefits then I can explain but the big ones are $15 in Uber Credits each month and $20 a month in digital entertainment credits. I auto save my Uber Fare, Netflix, and Hulu each month!  This ensures I utilize my credit cards benefits but save the money I would otherwise spend.  </span></li>
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