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Diversify Side Income Or Specialize?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, I didn’t know that the term for this was “side hustling ” when I first started out, but now I know all too well that many personal finance experts and even regular bloggers believe that side hustling can propel you forward faster than many money saving and frugality endeavours ever will.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity.

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Designate a Family Office Manager | Marriage & Money

Family Balance Sheet

After reading the book, it became my mission to emulate Susan’s success (and sparked the theme for this blog). I read Millionaire Women Next Door around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time work force to stay at home with our new baby. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

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. I love this blog because it feels like you are talking to a friend. homemade bagels!

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Introducing More New Staff Writers at Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Like I mentioned a couple weeks ago, my goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy. You have all met Derek from Life And My Finances who is bringing you tips on career building and earning extra money.

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How to Become a Vegetarian

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I know there are many others who are interested in becoming a vegetarian or even a part-time vegetarian (for the record, I despise this expression. But should you want to entertain the thought of even being a part-time vegetarian, these steps will make the transition easier.

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Find out How Brian & His Wife Paid off $109,000 in Credit Card Debt

Family Balance Sheet

I work full time in IT and my wife works part time in retail. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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