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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Everyone says don’t get the insurance, that your own car insurance (or perhaps your credit card) will cover you.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Between camping and hoteling it over the years, we’ve managed to check off a LOT of items on our bucket list – including camping in every one of the 48 contiguous United States. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?