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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. He wants to retire early so he can do more woodworking, electronic fixing, and maybe work at a winery or brewery part-time. How did you get interested in saving money? I haven’t decided yet.

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Do You Hate Your Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financial independence is defined by me as ‘not having to work for a living full time’ You don’t have to be a millionaire to have some financial independence. Savings plus part time work could be enough if your ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ are held in check. Assess all aspects of the job.

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