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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

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. If they‘d still fit, I’d be content to continue to wear my clothes from the early 2000s.

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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Any housing related insurance fees and property taxes are also important to include. Clothes are a necessity. Designer name brand clothing is a luxury. Monthly clothing costs would include any pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, and outfits that are needed for you, your spouse, or your kids.

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How to Save Money on Your Home’s Mortgage

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Get a property tax assessment. Your tax bill could be incorrect. Your state or province may be overbilling you for the cost of your personal property. 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. You can either contact the federal government or your mortgage lender and apply for mortgage assistance. Please share.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE!

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. But there are so many!

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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– other necessities: insurance, medical expenses, tithe/giving, savings, loan payments (credit cards, student, personal), Non-necessities could be: – Clothing, smart phone plan, recreation, gifts, beauty/personal, entertainment, anything that you might spend money on, but it’s not necessary for your survival.

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