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Where I found money in February

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Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach! Neither my husband nor I have been to Europe so this was a big deal and we were very excited to be able to take our kids on such a trip.

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Watch for sales: Don’t ever buy items at full price. For example, if you are shopping for clothes , look for off season discount sales where you can get good clothes at a cheap price. Staying healthy can save you tons on medical bills as well as insurance. It is just a waste of your money.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

So, I lost $2k on the sale and ended up with a more expensive car in the long run. This has increased our grocery bill but has also led to major health benefits that I think are worth it. (The manual was a 2016 Impreza with 98k miles, and the automatic was a 2015 Subaru Crosstrek with 66k miles, for any car enthusiasts.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years.

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Financial Lessons from the Movies – The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He strides out right after the wedding reception and comes back three days latter with a wad of bills for her. When the money from the silver mine sale burns, Molly runs around the cabin, trying to stay away from JJ – she thinks he will beat her because she put the money in the stove. She went to Europe.

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