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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. I think of the period of my life right after college my “quarter life crisis,” which included a series of money mistakes. I had that car for 10 years, long after I was done with car payments.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

When my daddy passed last January, I inherited all the heavy farm labor responsibilities- I never knew I could have impressive muscles😊 It feels like I’ve been going to a homesteading college this year, it’s a love/hate relationship. We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats. What’s your best frugal win?

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recyclemania – First week of February – RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? We gave up cable many years ago , but realize now we simply traded one cable bill into TOO many subscriptions. Do you take your car to a car wash? If are fluent in Spanish or were a math major in college, start tutoring. 3 Action Steps to Set Up Your Emergency Fund.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

Best credit card for college students Earn triple rewards on everyday spending categories like dining, entertainment, streaming and groceries. College student credit cards These cards are designed specifically for college students who are just getting started with credit. See our best college student credit cards of 2024.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Companies Exploit International Workers – Lack of Fair Wages posted at Provident Plan , saying, “Learn more about Infosys and why U.S. Insurance and Risk Hank presents What Is Gap Insurance On Your Car And Why You Need It posted at Money Q&A , saying, “What is gap insurance? PPlan presents U.S.

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ShopRite Coupon Matchups & Deals (11/20 – 11/27)

For the Mommas

Green Mountain K Cup Packs - $4.99 $1/1 Green Mountain Fair Trade Certified Coffee printable Gevalia Single Serve Cups - $4.99 $1/1 Gevalia Coffee Printable Folger K Cup - $4.99 College Inn Broth 2 lb - $1.88 $0.50/1 1 College Inn Broth (Ibotta Deposit) [Any variety; 32-oz. Del Monte Fruit 14.5-15.25