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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. Every May, when school gets out, the lawns around campus are filled with items students didn’t want to bother bringing home. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated.

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The Best and Worst Times to Side Hustle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Leaving yourself open to side hustle opportunities that pop up at any time, particularly in the last minute, may not always be convenient but can pay off big time. Not only are you in a position to negotiate a better rate, but you can specify any additional terms you may find beneficial– certain hours, breaks, rush fees, etc.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

Family Balance Sheet

I had already cut expenses to the bone early on, since experiencing a multi-year stretch of unemployment, so there wasn’t much to be done there, although I think my husband cancelled his gym membership. I think I even announced it during a meeting at work. I may work on buying another rental property (with cash.)

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She lost both of her jobs in the course of a month, and they consequently couldn’t meet the mortgage payments on their almost new home as a result. It will help you learn to set and meet financial goals, start auto investment programs and increase your savings when your income increases. Enjoy living, not spending.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financial Success for Young Adults: Financing a Home Modification – At some point in your life, it may be necessary to modify your home. In addition to the lucrative rewards programs, here are a few perks you may not be aware of. Faithful With A Few: Why Do We Often Fail To Push Ourselves To Meet Goals?

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of you may have followed a similar unplanned path to your job or career. Summer jobs become permanent ones; family or friends pressure young people toward options that avoid temporary unemployment. Although there are many interesting jobs in the world, some of them may be limited in terms of demand.

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Caring Causes: Persevere

Motherhood Moments

In addition to the possibility of increased crime, youth unemployment can cause dissatisfaction, despondency, and low self-esteem on an individual level. Youth may feel discouraged and lose faith in their talents if they are unable to obtain employment.