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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, and online sales. ” So I immediately logged into my account and sure enough, $100 was deposited into each of my daughters’ accounts. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196. I only use cards that offer some type of cashback offer.

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Where I found money in February

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Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I had an unexpected surprise hit my credit card in February. My daughter outgrew the set and we put the money towards a new set for her. Finding extra money has become a game for me. Airfare Refund: $2700. Sold furniture: $150.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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When my husband hung a smart TV in the sunroom back in April, we started spending more time in the room–even our teenage daughters started hanging out with us. We found a really cute set for a great sale price at Big Lots…of all places–I had no idea they sold furniture. 4 – Credit Card Rewards – $241.78

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Frugal Friday: 11/04/16

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What We Ate this Week: Monday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s 11th birthday. While I don’t advocate the use of credit cards with a continuing balance, we do use a credit card on many purchases and pay the balance off when the bill comes. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. We received a $300 reimbursement from our Aflac supplemental policy for an injury my daughter sustained at volleyball in the fall. Found Money in January: $1681. Yep, I found a $20 bill last year on the beach!

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US Presidents and Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even so his surviving daughter had to live off charity. Of course, sales of his books, and hence his royalties most likely increased because he became president! We toured Monticello in 2005 and learned that Thomas Jefferson, one of my favorite presidents died a pauper. Not all of the US presidents were bad at personal finance.