The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

Green And Frugal 175

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford. How did you get interested in saving money? Childhood joy.

Kids and Family 181

Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 181

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe.

Budget 246

Budget Budgeting Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. My family’s finances have also been affected. I remember one morning my husband and I were sitting at the kitchen table contemplating if we should sell one of our cars. Everything changed. It was a scary time for us. I still use my spreadsheet to this day!

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130