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. We rent now and are much happier. People are surprised that we are in our fifties and renting, but it works for us.

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. dishwasher detergent, dish soap, paper towels, napkins.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She cut her cable bill in half, rewrote her car and house insurance saving her $300, stopped the coffee runs, eliminated her dry cleaning bill. She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. Every penny she saved went to paying down debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100