Frugal February Money Saving Challenge – Week 2

Frugal February is a community-based approach to financial health and a friendly competition to save money. Friends and neighbours gather each week to share their goals, challenges, and tips on managing money through a series of simple exercises. There are prizes each week! Anyone can join but the activities are recommended for ages 14+ Your financial information is completely confidential and will not be shared with the group.

Frugal February is facilitated by Jillian Merrick, who worked as a business coach and economist, and volunteered her time teaching financial literacy to high school students before she moved to Wells.

In Week 1, we will be learning how to create a basic budget and starting the Food Cost Challenge

In Week 2, we will cover tips for low-cost activities and be start  the Fun-for-Free Challenge

In Week 3, we will cover tips for household expenses and start  the Basic Bills Challenge

In Week 4, we will cover debt-management and saving strategies and start the Better Banking Challege

In Week 5, we will gather together to wrap up the series and celebrate our successes

Questions? Contact Jillian