The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I think that I heard about Kristen’s blog through Katy, the Non-Consumer Advocate. 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 dread the day we need to buy a new vehicle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

By using generic or store brand groceries instead of name brand, you can save 3.7 % of your food budget each month (per the Journal of Economic Perspectives article: Consumer Shopping Behavior, How Much Do Consumer’s Save ). 40,720 Home Repair. Do it yourself home repair can really go either way.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. As of late January 2024, home equity loan rates for the benchmark $30,000 loan are averaging just under 9 percent, within a tight range of 8.5

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The highest APR an affordable bad credit loan should have is 36%, according to most consumer advocates. Consumers with the lowest credit scores may not qualify. Consumers with the lowest credit scores may not qualify. Buy now, pay later” is an at-checkout financing option that lets you split a purchase into smaller installments.

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