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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a Floridian reader…and I know we have some regular commenters who also hail from Florida, so you will especially enjoy this. ? Tell us a little about yourself Greetings from sunny Florida! Staying in place as we age is important to us so making sure our mortgage is paid off is a top priority.

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Enriching Education: European "Twins" to US Colleges

Motherhood Moments

New research reveals that University of Kansas, Lawrence is the overall best college for US students , but that same experience could be had at The University of Ghent, Belgium with a 96% saving on tuition fees. Acceptance rates for US colleges continue to drop year after year.

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Be a bird launcher

Stockpiling Moms

He is a college freshman athlete, playing soccer so I am still a soccer mom. Balancing college, sports and life for a freshman is tough. So, it makes me happy to know that he is capable of adulting. I am still actively involved in my son’s life. I am at every game and cheering him on as his biggest fan. Is he on his own?

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. We are in what I call our “shovel season of life” Our oldest daughter leaves for college in the fall of 2024 and we have a big savings goal to hit before then. Ask and ye shall receive!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! I live in a fairly transient town with lots of college students. A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan.

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Your Diploma Guarantees You Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you taking college classes currently? If you are a young college student and are excited about the opportunities that await you after you receive your college diploma, you may want to read this post very carefully. College is a great thing, but it isn’t what it used to be. This post was written by Derek.

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Sears is closing MORE stores : The full list of 150 stores for 2017

Coupons Do Work

One thing is for sure, a prediction we will make is by the end of 2017, many stores we all loved as a kid will close and focus on online sales only. 1801 NW US Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida. Beneva Road, Sarasota, Florida. Port Charlotte, Florida. Pierce, Florida. 4955 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, Florida.

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