The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In my quest for frugality, however, I’ve learned that some would-be saving methods are not truly practical.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Credit Card Cash Back: $175. I redeemed $175 for gift cards from our business credit card’s cashback program. We use this credit card for almost all of our business expenses and we pay it off every month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post is from Charles at CreditDonkey, where he writes about frugal credit card deals and tips. Visit CreditDonkey.com to find and compare credit cards. Whether it is with a spouse, family member, or friends, it’s important. This will also save you space, and peace of mind.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. We travel a few times a year for my husband’s conferences and to visit family and friends back home. What’s your favorite way to save when vacationing with your family?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. My family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska before my Junior year in high school. It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. The post Find out how Anna paid off $23,605 in college, personal loans, and credit cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 271st Festival of Frugality-10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition. Some people take spending and greed to a limit they shouldn’t and others become so extreme in frugality that they forget to enjoy living life. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2020

No credit card is required. Your credit card will be charged at the end of the trial. A credit card is required, so a fter the free trial, the monthly fee is only $8.99 The post Free things to do during the quarantine appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Are you a member of Amazon Prime?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I had an unexpected surprise hit my credit card in February. The post Where I found money in February appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. My total of found money in February: $3433.68. Airfare Refund: $2700.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. Frugal gifting. Stop using your credit cards.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 27, 2014

If you are one of the last families in America without the Frozen Soundtrack, this freebie is for you! Also, Google Play requires you have your credit card information on file. If you have never set up an account with Google Play, you will need to enter your credit card info when you download this freebie.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2013

Robert from Entrepreneurship Life writes about The Importance of Date Night to highlight the importance of making time for just the two of you when your family is expanding. If so, check out Bob’s post about 25 Frugal Wedding Ideas From Pinterest over at ChristianPF. Have You Been Making a Big Credit Card Mistake?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles. She’ll share the 3 steps she used to eliminate $22,000 in credit card debt. Jessi is the founder of the popular personal finance blog, TheBudgetMama.com, where she shares her family’s real life on a budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 29, 2011

It’s simply not possible to live a frugal existence and overbuy at the same time. Many car shoppers would be better served by buying a practical fuel efficient automobile that meets their needs and the needs of their families. Living frugally requires a person to be honest about what is absolutely necessary and what is not necessary.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. If you haven’t started saving for this upcoming Christmas, you will need to scramble to find that money NOW, so you won’t feel compelled to use a credit card. This series was written based on my family’s experiences.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. Travelocity with the Travelocity Credit Card. If you typically do travel bookings at Travelocity, you may already know that there is a credit card that allows you to get 10% Travelocity rewards back when you book travel through Travelocity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

If you can base your life on the basis of frugal living, you can easily save a lot of money and get help with paying off your debt. You’ll be surprised to know that there are several ways you can manage to lead a frugal life without even giving it a lot of thought. Family Contribution. Leave behind debt relief options.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. What’s your best frugal win? Our son is 29 and biological.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Some credit card companies also offer additional savings by shopping through the links they provide, so you might look for offers on your credit card provider’s website. While your friends and family may enjoy expensive gifts, there’s no shame if they’re just not in the cards this year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Make a list of all of the family and friends you buy for and how much you usually spend. If you have the time, you can open a Swagbucks account and search the internet for points that can be traded in for gift cards, or you can take advantage of bank cash bonus offers if you open a credit card or checking account.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

Do your homework ahead of time by calling your bank and credit card companies for a rundown of possible fees. Credit cards might charge a flat fee or a percent of the transaction; the former quickly gets pricey if you’re buying every meal and souvenir with your card. Take Your Family Glamping.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 31, 2016

When craving coffee, and you don’t have the change and do not want to use a credit card, sometimes free coffee is what you need and guess what? When you shop at IKEA and you are a member of IKEA Family, you get a free cup of hot coffee or tea at the in-store restaurant every time you visit. Join IKEA Family.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. to be able to go on a family missions trip. medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I totally agree.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances. If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 2, 2014

These water & snow resistant bags will hold your iPhone, Android, PDA, credit cards & lip balm and still have plenty of room left over! At this low price you can grab a Keep it Dry Pouch for everyone in the family! They double seal (like a Ziploc bag) and then snap over for triple the protection. Grab yours today!

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Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Though 1/3 of the balance was paid with a gift of stock from a family member, fully 2/3 of the balance was paid by ME, from my hard work, sacrifice, and dedication. To those of you with outstanding student loan, credit card, or other debt: You Can Do It! Subscribe to Finally Frugal. Department of Education this week!

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2013

Apply for an Airline Credit Card. Airline brand credit cards can save you big bucks when you travel. Travelers carrying an airline credit card can often avoid checked baggage fees and save big. Just be sure you read the fine print on all cards. Frugal Travel Deals vacation on a dime'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

If you spend $100 per week on eating out, that is $100 worth of money you can be putting towards your credit card debt. How To Be a Frugal Family Being frugal these days is very important. Stop hyperventilating and think about the math (even you less than math savvy people will get this).

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Save on everything you need for your family this Fall when you shop at trusted retailer, Sears! Shop in-store or online at ChildrensPlace.com, now through 9/7 to save 25% off with a PLACE Credit Card purchase! Save on just about everything that you and your family need this Fall season with popular family retailer, Kohls!

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Save on everything you need for your family this Fall when you shop at trusted retailer, Sears! Shop in-store or online at ChildrensPlace.com, now through 9/7 to save 25% off with a PLACE Credit Card purchase! Save on just about everything that you and your family need this Fall season with popular family retailer, Kohls!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together. Where are you from?

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Track all of your checking, savings, credit card and IRA accounts while keeping tabs on our budget. for iOS, to track allowances and expenses for every tot in the family. Frugal apps money save money' Mint is an all-in-one app for managing money across multiple accounts. iAllowance is a piggy bank for the digital age.

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