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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

If I wanted to save money quickly, I could probably get that down to about $300 by focusing on cheap meals. Remember that money saved is money earned! Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers.