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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support).

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18 Black-Owned Online Businesses You’ll Love Supporting

Couponing 101

And if you’re already daydreaming about your next trip, mini sizes are also available. This bakery makes several mouth-watering options, but the OG “Mari” Christmas Pie is especially innovative, using Japanese white sweet potatoes. Clothes makes it easier by putting advice on the front of the clothing.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Sell it and save it!

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

working full time at a low-paying job and going to grad school full time, while my husband was working multiple jobs just to help us make ends meet. get better once I had my masters degree and could teach full-time. full-time so we started bringing in a decent amount of money.

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

Yep, we’re newlyweds and eloped together in December 2013. I took on extra work outside of my full-time accounting job. I started Careful Cents and used that as a platform to find freelance writing opportunities. I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist.

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