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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Another, very important frugal win, my very frugal husband who’s a natural saver and set us up for success by buying his first house (a foreclosed property) at 28. I can’t resist buying them high-quality, special presents for their birthdays and adoption day celebrations. I dread the day we need to buy a new vehicle.

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Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At one point or another, every homeowner eventually decides they want to either add something to their home, or renovate it one way or another. But if your family might very well move out in five to ten years anyway, then the question becomes a different one altogether: should you renovate or simply get a new home right off the bat?

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

Saving Everyday

Buying generic will not only save you money, but you may even find new (and more affordable) products that you love! Clothing and furniture are just a couple of the things you can buy on the Facebook marketplace , Craigslist , and OfferUp. I make a point to stop in regularly, as inventory changes quickly. Don’t be a brand snob.

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Best Bad Credit Loans of January 2024

Savings Corner

Pros and cons of personal loans for bad credit A bad-credit loan can help you get through an emergency, consolidate other high-interest debt or make necessary home repairs, but consumers with poor credit frequently get the highest personal loan APRs and fees. Fixed, predictable payments. On-time loan payments build credit.

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