The FF Pesach budget challenge: three women tracked their Pesach expenses — then slashed them
News Flash: Pesach doesn’t have to be a strain on your finances or your mental health, says financial planner Mara Strom of Kosheronabudget.com. How much you spend on Pesach is really a matter of choice.
Yes, you read that right.
Mara, a mother of three, personally knows the challenges of living on a tight budget — and still insists it’s possible to choose between “I can’t believe they charge this much, but I need it” servitude and financial freedom.
But can the nonfinancial planners among us do this? To find out, in 2018 Family First asked readers to track their Pesach expenses. In 2019, we selected three readers and asked if they’d be up for a challenge. The brave souls met with Mara, set new Pesach financial goals — then reported back after Yom Tov to let us know how it went.
One year later, here’s their experience.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Family Size: 2 adults, 5 kids and a newborn in 2019, one adult guest
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