By: Eric Little

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The Economide Family
By Eric Little EDU 290 COMP 32
How to beat the high costs..
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• Background
• (Annete and Steve Economide)
• 5 children
• Range from age 10 to 21
• Live in Arizona

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Rising Prices

• March last year
• Milk 2.66/gallon
• Butter 3.00/pound
• Eggs 1.21/dozen

This year 2.79/gallon 3.47/pound 1.63/dozen
Gas prices are on the rise.
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Marriage
Started with very little money. GOALNO
DEBT!!!! First house paid off/ 9years 33,000 a
year 2nd house nearly paid off
Teamwork
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How do they save so much money?
Step one

• Careful planning
• Grocery list
• Check the list 3 times
• Dont spend gobs of money

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Results

• Eat better
• Save more money
• Less stress
• Dont waste money on unneeded items

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Step 2
Using coupons Have them. Clipped, filed, and
ready for action The saved money adds up

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Step 3 and 4
Step 3 includes Last-minute deals Buy one get
two free
Step 4 includes Freezer space Purchase and
save Family all cooks Put away 13 to 17 meals
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Step 5

• The main way to Save
• The couple
• Doesnt use credit cards
• None in 22 years

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Conclusion
Be smart with your money..