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The Busy Budgeter (Me!) – May 2016 Income Report– 380,880 Pageviews – $22,930 income.
Believe in a Budget- January 2016 Income Report– 120,000 pageviews – $3,640.89 income.
Our Small Hours – January 2016 Income Report– 160,009 Pageviews – $2,668.78 income.