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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. I love this blog because it feels like you are talking to a friend.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

He wants to retire early so he can do more woodworking, electronic fixing, and maybe work at a winery or brewery part-time. My dad taught my mom how to drive manual, my uncle taught my aunt, my fiancé even taught his ex how to drive manual. Our dog I don’t plan to fully retire, either. I haven’t decided yet.

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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I once wanted to surprise my spouse with a really nice anniversary present. At the time, I was working part time for about 8 hours a weekend, earning minimum wage. To do so, I opened a joint savings account with my Mom and made sure hubby never saw the statements. He was pretty angry about that. How about you?

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Current job postings for full-time and part-time opportunities. Spend part of your summer understanding what a good credit rating can do for you and how to get and keep one. Mom and Dad aren’t there to say NO to something that might harm you. They offer: Career education. Career exploration opportunities.

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