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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Alan and I are now completely retired and financially secure, but it was our frugal ways that got us here, and our habits have not changed. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. What’s your best frugal win?

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

errand every two weeks to stop by the bank, but the benefits far. bank account and we BOTH know what is there so we can BOTH use it wisely. racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. Eating out, buying shoes, whatever. What are your financial goals now? categories. 2 – Used a cash budget.

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