The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

It is a program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to pay for your kid’s college, your student load or withdraw for yourself : Register HERE – It’s FREE! Time to load this month’s Upromise coupons! What is Upromise?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

Some libraries have classes on how to write college applications, and some even help students find scholarships and grants for college. The best way to find out what money saving resources your local library offers is to call them or visit their website (if they have one). Even small libraries can help you save money.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Save this offer so you can access it on your phone when you’re in-store or print it and bring it in store. Offer valid through 11/17/2017 at participating locations in the contiguous United States, except airport locations and college campus locations. Find more Restaurant Coupons to help you save when dining out.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

So, if you want to create a list for “Money Saving Blogs” or “Companies” you can do that now. Then you can create your list for your favorite pages – Money Saving Blogs (and hopefully Saving Cents with Sense is there!) Companies, College Friends, etc. Click the button at the top “+ Create a List”.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 28, 2016

This smaller crock-pot would make a great gift for newlyweds and college students! Thanks, Money Saving Mom !). It features a removable round stoneware crock that’s perfect for serving and both the insert and lid are dishwasher safe. You’ll even receive recipe ideas to get you started.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Essentially, we’re saving up a nest egg so that we have future freedom! My college education.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans? Read what to do with it from Investing for College Students. Finance Fox has a question for you: Are money and success the same thing ?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal.

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Saving In Akron

MARCH 7, 2012

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. Then I don't have to think about it.

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Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2012

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. Then I don't have to think about it.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

It’s 1986, the era of Pop Rocks, Jelly shoes, and big hair rock bands when she enrolls in a southern college intending to earn a degree, party, and meet cute guys—hopefully acing the latter two. Simple Savings: 274 Money-Saving Tips by Matthew Paulson. Are you tired of having too much month left at the end of your money?

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Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. Then I don't have to think about it.

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October 2011 Giant Eagle Grandchildren 113

For the Mommas

AUGUST 20, 2011

Saving Money, thats an easy topic for me to cover! The Horizon Back To School Community wants to know your money saving tips for back to school shopping. Share your back to school money saving advice below for a chance to win a $500 Back to School Shopping Spree from BlogFrog!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

You won’t save money. When I was young, it seemed possible to save money by making my own clothes and I did make some of them and save. For instance, in college, I was invited to a formal dance occasion. When I married, I made a very simple velvet wedding gown and also saved a few hundred dollars.

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Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. Then I don't have to think about it.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 26, 2014

The only hiccup in my adventure was money. Between living expenses, student teaching in Barcelona, and being a new baby college graduate, my funds had gotten pretty low. I have got the savviest Momma around who has taught me all of her money-saving tips. But never fear!

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Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. Then I don't have to think about it.

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. Then I don't have to think about it.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. Then I don't have to think about it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2012

Unfortunately, it is going to be the reality of thousands of people in the future as well. “ Why should I start retirement saving early? ” is a common question from young people still in high school or college, in their first job or just starting out in their career.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Our rent back then was (adjusted for inflation) around $550 – a big bite out of our $35,000 gross salary – especially when we were trying to save a down payment for a house, start a college fund for each of our two boys and pay off a loan we had. 10 Easy Ways to Save Money. How to Save Money on Car Insurance.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

When my daddy passed last January, I inherited all the heavy farm labor responsibilities- I never knew I could have impressive muscles😊 It feels like I’ve been going to a homesteading college this year, it’s a love/hate relationship. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 29, 2014

Saving Cents With Sense has taken me places I never dreamed of (most recently to Santa Barbara!). Within several months of starting the site, I got my dream job – to teach college classes – but I quickly realized that dreams change with life circumstances. money saving tips. And my life has changed quite a bit too.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I came into adulthood struggling to pay my way through college and then struggling to repay student loans on a small salary. As I was paying my way through college. I replaced the water pump and exhaust system on my little old Nissan in the parking lot of my college apartment complex. I learned how to repair my own car.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. They finished around the time I was finishing high school, and then there was college – my sister’s freshman year was my senior year!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money? I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. The single thing that saved me a lot of money over time was not having any student loans for college.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We save aggressively for retirement even though my husband will have a pension that he will be eligible for in about 6 years.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Put the money saved into your emergency fund. If are fluent in Spanish or were a math major in college, start tutoring. And put the money in your emergency fund! There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Put the money saved into your emergency fund. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. If are fluent in Spanish or were a math major in college, tutor. And put the money in your emergency fund. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I became an immediate saver and always looked for ways to make due.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You could be saving for a vacation, a new car, or your kid’s Harvard education (yes, be specific with the school; find out how much tuition is and save towards that specific figure). And if they don’t, you can use it as part of your retirement fund!

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? That’s not right. We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. There are a few “whys” for me.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. Every penny I saved went to paying down debt. I have a tendency to use money saving apps to help cut costs and control spending. I had $50,784.35

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

So, when I sat down to write this post, I focused on ways to make money that we’ve personally had luck with ourselves or know someone who has. Also read: Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month. Before I get into how to make extra money, you must immediately stop spending money. Money saved is money earned.

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