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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I started reading The Frugal Girl back in 2010 when Kristen’s kids were still itty bitty. 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. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

History has shown us, though, that good times, easy money and easy credit can quickly change us into spenders. ” The survey released in 2010 indicated: “Average annual expenditures per consumer unit1 fell 2.0 percent in 2010 following a decrease of 2.8 Even today, many are still unemployed or underemployed.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The original Yakezie Carnival was first hosted on February 28, 2010 and was called the Yakezie Challenge Carnival. Your Finances Simplified: Tips on How you Can Improve Your Credit Score Piecing together clues from myfico.com and a lot of other resources, listed here are the top tips available for improving your credit score today.

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