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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!) I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. I think the easiest part is things that are habitual so I no longer need to use will-power to resist the temptation.

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Designate a Family Office Manager | Marriage & Money

Family Balance Sheet

Even though I was helping my husband from home part-time with his business, I still felt like I wasn’t contributing to our finances and that drove me crazy. My husband and I have equal footing when it comes to money decisions, even though my husband is still the bread winner.

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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My husband and I live within our means and budget and hope our children will learn from example. His usual diet of sugar and white bread has not served his health well. If my parents only require help in running errands and in chores around the house, then there are home-aids who can come part-time.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

17 – Find a part-time job. If you need to save a lot of money and you have pinched every last penny, then consider finding a part-time job in order to find the money for your emergency fund. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand-sewn dolls at craft fairs.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

15 – Find a part-time job. If you need to save a lot of money and you have pinched every last penny, then consider finding a part-time job in order to find the money for your emergency fund. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand sewn dolls at craft fairs.