How to Save Money Like the Duggar Family on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting
When you have 19 children, you need to save money in order to survive -- just ask the Duggar family from TLC's "19 Kids & Counting." The Duggars are completely debt-free. They have no mortgage payment, no car payment and no credit-card bills. If they don't have the money for something they want, they save up for it. There are several things that you can do to save money like the Duggars.
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Shop at thrift stores for clothes and shoes. A regular pair of shoes may cost about $35 dollars at a regular shoe store, but if you have several kids, you can get several pairs of shoes and a bunch of clothes for that price at a thrift store.
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Make your own laundry soap. The Duggars perform about 180 loads of laundry a month, which would cost them a fortune in laundry detergent. The older teenage girls in the family make their own laundry detergent by grinding a bar of soap and adding washing soda, borax and water. Use caution when you're creating your own soap.
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Buy in bulk. The Duggars save money by shopping at a discount grocery store and buying in bulk once a month. By stocking up on all the essentials, they save money and the hassle of continuously running to the grocery store.
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Choose alternative heating methods. The Duggars save a lot of money by heating their home with a wood stove. They cut down old trees on their property for firewood. If a wood-burning stove isn't feasible in your situation, try turning your thermostat down a degree or two so the heat isn't constantly on in the winter.
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Run your own "hair salon." The Duggars save a lot of money by cutting their own hair. Michelle Duggar cuts all of the boys' hair, including her husband's hair. Be like the older Duggar girls and learn how to do home perms to save money and a trip to the beauty parlor.
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Tips & Warnings
Shop at Thrift stores
Shop monthly instead of weekly
Get rid of all credit cards
Use cash or a debit card for all purchases
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I think you are doing a great job of raising the children and teaching them important values. thank you for your financial advice.
