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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

We never would have been able to afford it in normal times, but we had spent many years making frugal choices that put us in a position where we could take advantage of the opportunity. We also have many small examples just through letting people know that we are open to accepting used items (definitely not the norm in our affluent suburb).

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

You earn a base rate on all spending (typically 1 point per dollar or 1% cash back) and then higher rates in certain categories — 5% cash back at gas stations, for example, or 3 points per dollar spent on travel. If you carry debt, though, you’ll be charged interest. Bonus rewards. So if your interest rate is 17.5%

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. – Not only is it possible to retire on real estate, there are many benefits that you need to take advantage of. My student loans stand at approximately $22,550.