The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
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. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 6, 2014
I’ve been trying to persuade my hubby to go ahead and get a newer van – we’ve got the money set aside for it, but so far no luck. The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake.
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The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 22, 2020
We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. My grocery strategies: How to Save Money on Groceries.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
With refinancing, you can change the loan type as well as your lender. To refinance a mortgage, you’ll pay between 2 and 5 percent of the loan amount in closing costs, so if you’re refinancing to save money, you’ll need to calculate your break-even point. Your credit score will temporarily take a hit.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address. Most lenders require that you state your intended loan purpose during the application process as well. Most lenders have websites with secure portals you can use to upload requested documents.
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