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Inefficiencies in Homes to Look For as a First Time Home Buyer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My fiance is a carpenter, so we spent longer in the home checking it out than most people likely would. After we left the house and made some notes, we had a home inspection appointment that my fiance insisted on attending. In fact, poorly insulated attics, walls, and floors can be one of the biggest inefficiencies in a home.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Top 5 Tips On How To Save Money

Saving Everyday

Some would even call me cheap, ha! I told myself there was food at home, and I didn’t need to spend the money. The first time we did this, we were shocked at how much we had spent at the end of the month. By staying home more, we save money by not spending money. This morning, I went to my chiropractor.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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Drew works full time for Department of Defense. Farrah works part time for Department of Defense. Also sell cheap practical stuff at key times, example: for 3 years we sold glow necklaces at the local fireworks shows in our cities during July 4th weekend. We are from Cincinnati, OH. We have a family of 4.

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Are You Financially Ready For Kids?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re in a position where you or your spouse can stay home and raise a baby on a full-time basis, then you probably had no need for this article to begin with. For the rest of us who rely on two-income household to keep everything running smoothly, day care is not cheap.

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, as much as somebody who works full time is ever able to be. Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Daily deal sites can be a pointless waste of money when you are at home, but when you are on the road they can be a budget saver.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. made by my husband While my husband’s income has increased over the years, we’ve ended up with a lot of (mostly) medical debt that would be easier to pay off if I were/had been able to work full-time. Tell us a little about yourself.

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