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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. A freebie cabinet. Childhood joy.

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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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How To Get A Personal Loan In 8 Steps

Savings Corner

Try to boost your credit score ahead of time by paying off credit card balances and avoid applying for new credit accounts. They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. The same is true for Maine.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. More budgeting resources: How to Budget and Save for Large Yearly Expenses, such as taxes, home owners and auto insurances. ” We’ve been there too.

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