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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. Fancy haircuts, color, etc.

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Expect More from Your Daughters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What, you say – why should men spend more of their time doing home things? I say, because in today’s homes, the work load is terribly imbalanced. ” Gee, I wonder why women publish fewer papers, with so many daily drains on their time. Addressing the gender pay gap at home.

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Do You Hate Your Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We eventually alleviated the situation when I retrained for a high paying career and went to work full time (after those 10 years at home with the kids). Financial independence is defined by me as ‘not having to work for a living full time’ You don’t have to be a millionaire to have some financial independence.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. She’s welcome to live at home for the next few years if she’d like so she can save the bulk of her salary. Here’s Beth: 1.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

You’ll need access to a commercial kitchen, a part-time staff of servers and a couple of assistant cooks to start. It might take some time to build up the funding to open up your own pet-grooming facility. You can also offer dog walking services to supplement your grooming business.

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Legit Ways to Make Money for Christmas

Saving Everyday

My husband drives for Uber every time he comes home from overseas and makes around $1000 a month working part-time. Focus on delivering during peak times like football Sunday, Friday/Saturday evenings, and weekdays during lunch when people are most likely to order delivery. Flip home furnishings.

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