The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Over time, I have realized that I had somewhat of an unhealthy way of depending on money for a sense of security and control. I think I have grown in this area into seeing money as a tool, instead of trying to hoard as much as possible and be miserly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Plus, because you can build this business out of your home (with the right tools, of course), a freelance photography business has relatively low startup costs. Moreover, you’re in charge of your client load and schedule, so professional photography is a great way to build a side hustle while working full time elsewhere.
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Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
My husband is an extremely hard worker as he works and goes to school full time. Renting, not having super nice furniture or cars, having mismatched dishes and bedding. Baby furniture, BBQ pits, tools, guns… EVERYTHING. To not count on debt being a tool we can use. Guitars, guns, car stuff.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 4, 2011
Credit cards are far from the glorious tools the banks want you to think they are, but they’re not all bad, either. By spending wisely and making credit work for you, you can ensure better deals, lower interest rates, and more generous loans when it comes time to make major purchase or investments like a car or home.
Savings Corner
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Having good credit will be important down the road when you want to buy a home or get a car loan, but there are even more immediate benefits. Whether you’re applying for a credit card, car loan, personal loan, mortgage or other loan, good credit can be the difference between approval and rejection.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 10, 2012
The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. My dad was a blue-collar worker – a machine operator on the railroad who sometimes got laid off for periods of time in the winter. It’s a tool, and it provides security and options.
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