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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. I also assumed I’d get a certain salary when graduating that I now know would have been exceptional.

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When Should Your Teenager Get a Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He didn’t have his first job until the summer between high school graduation and college. I had reasonably good grades and planned to go to college after graduating. On the other hand, I got my first job flipping burgers at A&W when I was 16. It’s like having a full-time job. Personality.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I also want to have a sense of detachment from owning things, which is hard since I was raised by very acquisitive parents (my mom shopped for a hobby), so I am still unlearning those habits. Not at all. Also, I love your cat!

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

Teach or Tutor your Skills & Hobbies. My mother makes and sells raggedy Ann & Andy dolls. Decorate and sell cakes for birthdays, baby showers, graduation, etc. Hopefully these ideas will give you the inspiration you need to find the cash for your summer vacation. 10 Ways to Find Cash for Your Summer Vacation.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

With the popularity of podcasts from newspapers and other media providers, private individuals have been able to jump on the trend—turning a hobby into a fully-fledged business. Does your home have a guest house, mother-in-law suite or even just a spare bedroom? Bed and breakfast Do you live in an interesting tourist destination?

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well. Debt consolidation loans help minimize the payment you have to pay, which was a huge help back when I was a broke college graduate. Penge Snak!: