The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. We rent now and are much happier. People are surprised that we are in our fifties and renting, but it works for us.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

I found out that the rent on this studio was $2,400/month. I understand that finding a New York City apartment with the perfect mix of location, cleanliness, safety, and price is difficult, but if you want to live here long term, you have to be willing to make concessions and find a sustainable balance. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Let me tell you what I’ll be doing with that money instead: paying my rent, paying my bills, and spending on my current priorities. That’s right, I have other personal priorities for my money left over after the bills are paid that trump my best friend’s bachelorette party. And for me, the bachelorette party did not qualify.

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Europe Wedding Money Goals 202

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

“Buyers should think about things like when they intend on moving and what they want in a home — amenities, ideal location and how long it could take them to save for a down payment,” says Edwence Georges, a real estate agent with RE/MAX in Westfield, New Jersey. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing?

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