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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Tell us a little about yourself. During the pandemic, I earned extra money detailing cars. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. Here’s Beth: 1.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Why would they want to save their money to get pennies a year on their principal?

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Save Energy and Pocket Money this Winter

Saving Cents With Sense

According to the Efficient Windows Collaborative, installing energy-efficient double- or triple-paned windows can save money on your power bills over time. But we’re considering inexpensive tweaks here, not huge remodels. Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable when you’re at home and awake. Use a Humidier.

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5 Apps to Help Manage Your Money

Saving Cents With Sense

You have pawed through all the crumpled receipts littering the bottomless pit of your purse and typed dozens of entries into an overly complicated spreadsheet, but you still can’t figure out where all the money has gone. There has to be a better way to manage your money than this. Use this app, which runs $3.99 Toshl Finance.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have.

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Smartphone Apps That Save You Money!

Saving Cents With Sense

The rise of mobile technology has led to another, cost-effective trend: money-saving apps. Here are our top picks for smartphone apps that really will save you money. Here are our top picks for smartphone apps that really will save you money. They’re even free. You have to actually use them. Frugal apps'

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Synovate: Earn Money Testing Products

Saving With Shellie

If you’re looking for a way to make money from home this may be a good fit for you. I don’t normally publish money making opportunities unless I have personally scoped them out. Synovate is a legitimate survey company that is currently open for applicants right now.

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