Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. In 2020, our financial goals were to read, research, and understand both college and retirement planning. Also that year, I wanted to create an In Case of Emergency (ICE) binder for my family. College is crazy expensive right now.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been reading The Frugal Girl since retiring in 2015 and look forward to the blog every week. I especially enjoy Meet the Reader, Thankful Thursday and Five Frugal Things. My hubby and I have always been frugal with our hard earned dollars.

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Florida Cruises Cruise Health Insurance 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Most people don’t know that you can lay a person out yourself, in your own home, for family and friends to visit one last time. Most people don’t know that, in most states, you can bury your family member on your own land, even transporting the body yourself to the burial spot. Green and Frugal Burial. Home Funeral.

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Green And Frugal Green Frugal Transportation 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

I was in college for five and a half years for a four year program prior to graduating, and I paid my way through the whole thing. There are some books that you might want keep afterward for reference, but in all honesty it’s unlikely that you will use them once you’ve graduated from college. Which I did want to do.

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College Library Rent Saving 188

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. My family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska before my Junior year in high school. It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. The post Find out how Anna paid off $23,605 in college, personal loans, and credit cards.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. She used to be a student at a beauty college. The post 3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2012

College textbooks can be down right pricey. I remember books costing $100 or more when I was in college several years ago, and prices have continued to rise to where some books are now close to $200 (and that is just one book!). I really like that this FREE resource is available for college students on tight budgets.

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Student College Psychology Budgeting 88

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

If you have kids, have student loans, want to go back to school, or know someone that does, you want to know about and start using Upromise , which helps you save for college by doing things you are already doing : Shopping, Eating Out, Buying Tickets, or Fill Your Gas Tank.

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College Student Kids and Family Education 53

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

A happy marriage is what bonds a family. So here are 25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas to help you spend more quality time together. Go to a local college production. So, now, what are some of your favorite frugal date night ideas? You’ll probably have some great conversations while you playing, too.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Bank of America 111

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. What’s your best frugal win?

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 192

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Omaha, Nebraska ~ Family Fun in Omaha. Portland, Oregon ~ Frugal Living NW. Harrisburg/Central, Pennsylvania ~ Family Balance Sheet. Providence, Rhode Island ~ Everyday Family Living. Bryan/College Station, Texas ~ How to Homeschool My Child. F – I.

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Kansas City Budgeting Budget Pennsylvania 150

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We still have a mortgage, however I feel like we can switch gears to be less focused on paying off debt and more focused on saving money, building our net worth and retirement, setting up a plan for college for our girls, and having some fun. 5 – Cash flow a family trip to celebrate. . We’re way behind on this.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I grew up in the mid-state, went to college in the western part of the state and took my first job out of college in eastern PA. And now my husband, who is also from PA, and I have settled in central PA to raise our family. There is a $40 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 21, 2011

Get a college education and maybe even a post graduate degree – eighty-five to ninety percent of the millionaires have college degrees as opposed to only 66 percent of the non-millionaires. Getting an inheritance and using family connections did NOT make the list. Which of these characteristics do you exhibit?

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Real Estate Education College Finance 232

Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 3, 2010

10 Free Web Services Hulu : Check out this website for your favorite free cable television shows , such as Flash Forward , Lost , and Family Guy. Free College Courses : Check out this website for a listing of free online courses from some of the top colleges nationwide , including MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon , and more.

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Skype College Frugal Television 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

I come from a family of three children, though one of my brothers died as an infant and the other died in his twenties. When we only had one child, our family could have a smaller car and a smaller apartment. Only one child’s college tuition to pay. Is there a perfect family size? Go Frugal'

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Kids and Family College Tuition Grandkids Mom 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Frugality may be just what most of us need. Here are five simple steps to achieve frugal living. 5 Ways To Save Money In College How To Be a Frugal Family. If you are spending more than what you are earning then try going over your lifestyle and see if you need a financial overhaul. Master the Art of Budgeting.

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Money Cable Service Budgeting Budget 273

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Saving money is critical for families on a budget, and it is a challenge for most not to go over. Keeping your family healthy has always been important. Purchasing pre-made smoothies can bust any budget, but using fruits and vegetables that are moving past ideal ripeness make perfect ingredients for keeping your family on a good diet.

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Appliances Budgeting Budget Family 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania :: Family Balance Sheet. Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders. Cincinnati, Ohio :: Family Friendly Cincinnati. Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW. Jacksonville, Florida :: Saving The Family Money. College Station, Texas :: How to Homeschool My Child. South Atlantic.

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North Carolina Kansas City South Dakota San Diego 100

Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

But you don’t have to empty your kids’ college funds to keep them decked out in the latest fashions. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. Ask Family and Friends. Children grow like weeds. Buy Out of Season.

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Clothes Clothing Simple Friends And Family Sale 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2014

In addition, you may be able to sign up for a family pass so that you can bowl at a discount while your children bowl free. What is your favorite, frugal activity for your kids during the summer months? Go Frugal' In the United States and Canada, kids can bowl 2 games for free every day during the summer. Free math programs.

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Pottery Barn Lowes Bank Banking 174

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

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). How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

About The Movie (based on a true story): Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) knows little about family. This real-life story of family and of Michael’s growth into a blue-chip football star will have you cheering with its mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion. Less about football.

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Dvd Memphis Michael's Movies 63

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

When my daddy passed last January, I inherited all the heavy farm labor responsibilities- I never knew I could have impressive muscles😊 It feels like I’ve been going to a homesteading college this year, it’s a love/hate relationship. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 181

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

percent unemployment rate among 18-29 year olds , being financially savvy is a skill that gets you much farther than those humanity electives you took in college. They also didn’t deal with a massive housing bubble or an economy that requires a college degree for many higher paying jobs. Frugal financial lessons'

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Parenting Economy Student Cars 81

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! budgeting and frugal living. Cash Flow Your College: Knowledge in Your Head Without Being in the Red by Kayla Grey. Filling Hearts While Cleaning Homes: Five Minute Devotionals for Families by Lindsey Stomberg and Jennifer Thorson of PurposefulMom.com. home-managment.

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Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 9 – Collect your change.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

This was the traditional way of having fun for families and friends for decades, before the advent of television. There are board games for the serious minded and for the fun loving; there are games for children, adults and families to enjoy. How do you like to have fun on the frugal? . So, how do you enjoy the simple pleasures?

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Budgeting Budget Entertainment Outdoors 189

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. What’s your best frugal win? Our son is 29 and biological. That’s not right.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 179

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Jessi is the founder of the popular personal finance blog, TheBudgetMama.com, where she shares her family’s real life on a budget. He walks us through how you can prepare for two major parenting goals – transitioning so you can be a stay at home parent and building a college fund for your kid! Hope to see you there!

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New Year's Debt Personal Finance Real Estate 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Here’s MB: 1.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point! The pay was low to boot! To custom design and hand tailor.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

carries credit card debt of $15,325, although that figure is somewhat skewed by a small number of extraordinarily debt-stricken families and couples.”. My own sister-in-law paid for travel to Hawaii by charging her son’s college tuition (this option, by the way, is no longer available with her card company). Money Tips'

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Credit Card Rewards Credit Cards Credit Rewards 228

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? Here she is: 1.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 184