The Frugal Girl

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! This one my husband saved from his own childhood 10.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. How did you get interested in saving money? ” deer on my street One of my daughters has significant health issues that are largely invisible (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and dysautonomia, including POTS). Fun fact: J.D. Apply it toward debt.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We aren’t interested in the aggressive investing that is often common in the FIRE movement, but rather creating an enjoyable life below our means, and saving the difference. What’s your best frugal win?

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We also grow a large garden & lots of flowers, fruit trees & a 100-year-old grapevine.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. Things that save time. What single action or decision has saved you the most money over your life? Out of necessity originally. There are many!

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