The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. 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).

Rent 177

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

labour force now work from home full-time! And while it is true that laptops are more energy-efficient than conventional desktops, the former can actually consume more energy in circumstances. In such situations, it all comes to you to make sure you are using the devices responsibly. Incredibly, 42% of the U.S

Work At Home 113

Work At Home Saving Electricity At Home Work 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

According to the Department of Energy, the biggest draw on your home energy use comes from heating your home - Almost 45% of the overall cost! Even better, there is a way to extract that heat from the warm earth and use it to heat your home. They degrade over time and they don’t save you that much money.

Saving Money 214

Saving Money Money Bills Saving 214

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Yep, we’re newlyweds and eloped together in December 2013. After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. I took on extra work outside of my full-time accounting job. Next summer? Who knows! How much debt did you pay off?

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227