The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We lived for 2.5

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Since the underlying theme of this series is planning and budgeting, today’s assignment is to create a gift giving fund. Let us know in the comments.

Finance 100

Finance Giving Organic Organization 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2014

Those of us who had stocks , bonds, and mutual funds saw our net worth rise, but many (perhaps as many as 50% of us, according to CNN Money article M illions see no benefit from soaring stock prices ) missed out. My father-in-law lined up his grown sons and daughters to chip into a fund, from which he bought stock.

Emergency Fund 184

Emergency Fund Debt Money Father 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

Understand each partner’s money history and experience. One is for each person to separately create their own money story by thinking about things such as: 2 of your earliest money memories. what you learned your mother and father about money. family stories about money. family stories about money.

Financial Goals 222

Financial Goals Goals Money Real Estate 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? and says, “The big debt clock is over $14 trillion now, but this other one is approaching $1 trillion, and may affect you more directly.&#. How about you?

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 10, 2012

The debt of gratitude that I feel for all of you, most of whom I will never meet, is indescribable. And with that in mind, I know the best way to honor my father is to do just that. Because in doing this I will be implementing every frugal, money-saving strategy I know of, which goes far beyond just using coupons.

Money 53

Money Work Saving Money Daughter 53