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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

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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. Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

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Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget. Entertainment.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. This spring, the gym closed down and sold off their equipment at a deep discount so now I am well stocked for any kettlebell weight I want to use. I work out 4-5 days a week.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

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Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone! We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

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If you have, and use company job perks, you may be less tempted to look around for other employment, you may be more satisfied with your job and work a bit harder – or so the theory goes. took no sick days) you received a first class ticket to where ever you wanted to go for you and your immediate family. Free to use PC.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money.

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

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Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life. We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. One of the gift cards was given to us TWO years ago for Christmas. These wristlets were never used. Date night! A yard salin’ we will go!