The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids. The hardest part of being frugal for me is resisting the appeal of a good restaurant meal. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

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. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford. We ending up buying our current home in 2015, when local prices and interest rates were significantly lower. Childhood joy.

Kids and Family 185

Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

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. We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me.

Budget 246

Budget Budgeting Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Any housing related insurance fees and property taxes are also important to include. This includes meals, beverages, snacks, desserts, and all essential items needed for food preparation. This includes meals, beverages, snacks, desserts, and all essential items needed for food preparation. Clothes are a necessity.

Money 159

Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. We buy reliable vehicle brands that are built to drive for many many years. Health Sharing Ministry. We drive older cars.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

Also to top it off, I had a huge property tax due that month for our office building that was going to be difficult to pay for in light of the circumstances. Thankfully, my pragmatic side took over and we decided to replace our tires and take the next year or so to save up enough money to buy a vehicle with cash.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130