Katie Oelker

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In the past, I've funded my retirement account using my tax refund. Last year, I used a different strategy, but a concussion changed my plans.

Saving my husband's bonus is a key part of our year-round strategy to stay on top of our financial plan, and it's a good way to build good habits.

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She thought she was saving money using Buy Nothing groups, but realized her finds were costing time and energy to keep, energize, and often donate.