The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

Rent 183

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Take advantage of your local library. If you are an avid reader like me, use your public library whenever possible. If the library doesn’t have your book in stock yet, have some patience. If you need a little inspiration, check out my friend Mr. SPF’s article on how he has quit smoking. Cook at home.

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Library Television Televisions Money 176

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? If you are new to using coupons, I recommend that you check out Couponing: Where to Begin. And all my coupon articles are on the Coupon Resources page to help you out.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? If you are new to using coupons, I recommend that you check out Couponing: Where to Begin. And all my coupon articles are on the Coupon Resources page to help you out.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? If you are new to using coupons, I recommend that you check out Couponing: Where to Begin. And all my coupon articles are on the Coupon Resources page to help you out.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. Take the time to enjoy a good book (on loan from the library) or go for a hike or bake a meal at home from scratch. I wrote an article about the lessons I learned here but the biggest take-home point is not to fear your debt. Try not to feel overwhelmed.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100