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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I came into adulthood struggling to pay my way through college and then struggling to repay student loans on a small salary. Here’s Beth: 1.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. Dinner time is stressful. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. 15 – Find a part-time job. What is your skill set?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. He married the love of his life almost two years ago, so now we have a daughter-in-law, too. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Our son is 29 and biological. That’s not right.