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Find out how Anna paid off $23,605 in college, personal loans, and credit cards.

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I grew up in Newport News, Virginia. It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. Once I started getting out of debt I read Your Money or Your Life and it changed my whole outlook on money. Tell us about you and your family.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Out of necessity originally.

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Summer Staycation Ideas: Enjoy the U.S. on a Budget

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Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Bryan/College Station, Texas ~ How to Homeschool My Child. Charlottesville, Virginia ~ How to Have it All. Charlottesville, Virginia ~ How to Have it All. Richmond, Virginia ~ Vacation Maybe. Williamsburg, Virginia ~ The Talking Suitcase. F – I.

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Plan a Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget

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Jacksonville, Florida :: Saving The Family Money. Charlottesville, Virginia :: How to Have it All. Richmond, Virginia :: Teachers of Good Things. Smithfield, Virginia :: Walking in High Cotton. Virginia Beach, Virginia :: The Coupon Challenge. College Station, Texas :: How to Homeschool My Child.

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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That said, it wasn’t the money that caused us to get good grades, it was the parental focus, support and involvement in our academic life and their recognition of our academic achievements that led to our academic success. Parents who pay for grades feel it is one way to help teach their child money management. Money Tips'

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Are You Asking Life for What You Want?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although she frequently complains to family about her money situation, she is able to ask for and get things she wants. For example: She used her bonus to put in a new laundry room, even while worrying about sending her high school senior to college. Is she asking life for a big wage, or just being foolish with her money.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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We live in Richmond, Virginia, and have two of the best girls: McKayla, 10, and Shayne, 6. When my husband and I got married, we were making hardly any money. full-time so we started bringing in a decent amount of money. we still weren’t making enough money to cover all of our monthly bills. What are your hobbies?

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