Summary: Are you a foodie? Is eating out killing your budget? Learn insanely smart ways you two can eat well while slashing your food bills!<br> Slashing Your Food Bills<br> Since this America Saves Week, I thought that this would be a perfect time to tackle a typically huge expense – food. Whether it’s groceries, lunch out at work, or going out as a family, this is something that can snowball quickly.<br> It’s tricky because food at the essential level is a true need. Many of us go, though, beyond the essentials and if we truly evaluate how we’re eating and spending, there’s much room for improvement.<br> However, this is not an episode of roughing it or deprivation. I personally find food to be an awesome part of my social life and we enjoy eating.<br> Just like fad diets rarely lead to anything meaningful, seriously slashing and burning your groceries to their bare minimum can backfire.<br><br> I’d like to share a way to be balanced and to disprove this myth that clean eating and delicious meals are expensive.<br> Amy and Tim Rutherford, the couple behind Go with Less, are here to help out. They were big spenders and that included a lot of eating out and living it up.<br><br> Today we’ll discuss:<br> <br> * what triggered them to change how they were spending<br> * ways they’re able to enjoy eating out and eating well without killing their budget<br> * coming up with go-to meals that rock and don’t require you to become a chef<br> <br> these changes helped them to retire early so take what you can and try them out.<br><br> You could very well find yourselves having a good time and growing your bank accounts.<br> Hope you enjoy!<br> Boost Your Bank Account with America Saves Week<br> <a href="https://el2.convertkit-mail.com/c/preview/e5uph7/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JtLmpvdGZvcm0uY29tLzgwNDU2OTkwOTA5MTY3P3JlZmVycmVyPUNvdXBsZU1vbmV5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">America Saves Week</a> is a national effort to set a savings goal, make a savings plan, and save automatically. Join millions of others who are taking time this week to start or grow their savings.<br> America Saves is launching the #ImSavingForSweepstakes. It’s easy to enter.<br> <br> * Just take a pic or record a quick video telling America Saves your savings goal and make a plan to reach it for your chance to win $500 toward your goal!<br> * Boost your potential prize by an additional $250 by sharing your savings goal, story, or tip on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.<br> <br> I’d love for you to save and earn some money this week. As a bonus for partnering up with America Saves, they are offering $100 for a Couple Money community member!<br> Just <a href="https://el2.convertkit-mail.com/c/preview/78i7h8/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3VwbGVtb25leS5jb20vYW1lcmljYVNhdmVz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">use this link</a> and take the pledge!<br> Resources to Save Money While Eating Well<br> Want to cut your spending on food without sacrificing quality? Here are some resources to check out.<br> <br> * <a href="https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/170407?v=6">Free Frugal Foodie Challenge</a><br> * <a href="http://simplifyandenjoy.com/grocery-price-book/">Grocery Price Books: Slash Your Food Bill and Save Time!</a><br> * <a href="http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/03/29/killing-your-1000-grocery-bill/">Kill your $1,000 Grocery </a>Bill<br> <br> Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course<br> Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up <a href="http://marriageandmoney.teachable.com/">Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course</a>.<br> Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you:<br> <br> * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE<br> * Automate your money<br> * Pay off your debt faster<br><br> Plus more!<br> <br>
