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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

How did you become interesting in saving money? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. I have always wanted to save money for the future. I want us to have options and the freedom to pursue our interests and joys during that stage of life, so we need to save now!

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone? Have you joined the challenge?

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.