Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2013
This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 22, 2024
My mother grew up on a farm, and from her accounts my grandmother and grandfather (who also was a foreman at the local glass factory, along with being an independent farmer) were frugal, and sometimes times were tight. Even if we don’t end up using all the food we buy, it’s cheaper than eating out.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 12, 2016
The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. That observation brought back the flood of stories she and my grandfather told about coming to the US from Cuba with no money and starting over in their late 30s. What inspired you to get debt free? Was there a particular event?
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
220 
Let's personalize your content