The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We rented at first, but the rental situation in our new town was poor. While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. The same goes for things like clothes. Childhood joy.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

They provided Christmas and birthday toys and on occasion provided direct financial aid. They also took the kids (one at a time) each year and entertained them by going to tourist attractions in their area. They drove the 200 mile trip on holidays and birthdays to celebrate with us. Why are we boomers more involved?

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments. Variable categories change monthly depending on your spending habits and include categories like groceries, dining out, clothing, utilities, and entertainment. To find three categories to reduce, take a look at your variable expenses.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

If you are like me, you like gifting your loved ones on special occasions, but buying all those gifts can put a real dent in your finances. For example, your statutory expenditures, such as rent, utilities, and gas, go into one envelope. If not, send that money to your savings account. DIY Gifts Gifts can be quite expensive.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52