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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Choose the right car for your needs. Here is what I found.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning. I ran the numbers. That would be me.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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When I first approached him about paying off these debts early, he said to me, “it’s not going to happen by clipping coupons. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. We drive older cars. We need to increase our income.” Also, we both have side hustles.

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