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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. It became very important to us to create a financial cushion and get beyond living paycheck to paycheck. What’s your best frugal win? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? Childhood joy.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? That’s not right. It’s a tool, and it provides security and options.