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Alternatives to Student Loans to Fund Your Education

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many students think that they can’t work, because school takes up a lot of their time. Few students have so little free time that they can’t work at least part-time. During my college career, I ensured I took a minimum of three courses at all times in order to maintain my status as a full time student.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. I’ve since spent much time going through the archives. The mug shelf 2.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. My kids both have chronic medical issues that are costly & require much budgeting.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s your best frugal win?

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I live in the Midwest with my family. I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

Family Balance Sheet

When you have tracked, analyzed, and cut your budget to bare bones, there is only one other way to find extra money to put towards debt and that is to make more money. Stacey taught frugal living/coupon workshops and her husband took on extra side carpentry jobs. Brian and his wife used excel to create a budget spreadsheet.

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