The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Today we are meeting a reader who lives in the same region of the U.S. My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. We knew that I would likely not be working full time much longer as we wanted to start a family, so we chose a house that was in a low price range and got a 15-year mortgage.

Money 195

Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 195

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 I’d load up that dishpan with whatever gear and ingredients I needed, and carry it down to the one full kitchen in the entire dorm of 150+ students on the first floor. They had me, and then my mom decided to go back to school full-time and get a PhD.

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

At 22 years old, Summer was managing her own household, working full-time and attending school with dreams of becoming a doctor. When she found out she was going to be a mom for the first time, she bought life insurance, even though her budget was tight and her mom, Coleen, originally advised against it.

Life Insurance 52

Life Insurance Insurance Graduation Financial Goals 52

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Alan doesn’t share that regret.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

Current job postings for full-time and part-time opportunities. This summer, plan ahead to develop a system to meet and keep in contact with people at school. ” You don’t, after all, want to spend 4 years sinking into credit card debt and then have to dig your way out while trying to start your career.

College 133

College Graduation Used Points 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

My mom expected both my brother and I to find employment when we reached the legal age of 15, and enforced it by having us pay for half of our school clothes (well, the ones we wanted. Time is a factor in high school, because teenagers will be in school all day. It’s like having a full-time job.

College 228

College Kids and Family Activism Unemployment 228