The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. My dad was a blue-collar worker – a machine operator on the railroad who sometimes got laid off for periods of time in the winter. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

When I first approached him about paying off these debts early, he said to me, “it’s not going to happen by clipping coupons. However, it produces a small part-time income from side-bar ads and affiliate commissions. Years ago, our cable bill doubled in price. We need to increase our income.”

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

They also put an unexpected tax return and bonus towards their debt. Stacey taught frugal living/coupon workshops and her husband took on extra side carpentry jobs. Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100