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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Revenge spending is based on the idea that you are getting back at your spouse and the thing that you spend on is going to be something just for you (or at least something your spouse can’t ever enjoy). If he indulges in his penchant for gifting HIS favorite cause, I send equal amounts to my struggling brother.

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Do You Hate Your Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Needless to say, our relationship suffered, his health suffered and now he has a list of regrets about not being the father, husband, son, brother and friend he feels he should have been. We eventually alleviated the situation when I retrained for a high paying career and went to work full time (after those 10 years at home with the kids).

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. How did you get interested in saving money? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. This means funds are tight.

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15 Books to Read Before They Hit Theaters in 2015

Saving With Shellie

What It’s About: The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips

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