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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? The same goes for things like clothes.

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Adult Children Living At Home – How To Approach It

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Without a job, it’s impossible for these young people – who are usually without much savings yet – to pay their rent or make payments on a vehicle, and they find themselves eager to return to the comfort of their parents’ house where rent and food is often free. Advantages to Having Adult Children Living at Home.

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

Family Balance Sheet

We have an occasional squabble here and there, but I'll be very honest and upfront with you, we do not argue about money. Money tension is one of the leading causes of divorce. It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage.

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