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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. During the pandemic, I earned extra money detailing cars. The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. How did you get interested in saving money? Here’s Beth: 1. I’m 52.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law.

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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” ” Money and control in a relationship is a complex and powerful topic. Watch for these other money tricks. Grabbing control.

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US Presidents and Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I wonder if that could be part of our national debt problem. Even so his surviving daughter had to live off charity. This, even though he inherited 3,000 acres and several dozen slaves from his father! This, even though he inherited 3,000 acres and several dozen slaves from his father! Money Tips' He earned 1.57

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How to Get into the Stock Market

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Those of us who had stocks , bonds, and mutual funds saw our net worth rise, but many (perhaps as many as 50% of us, according to CNN Money article M illions see no benefit from soaring stock prices ) missed out. My father-in-law lined up his grown sons and daughters to chip into a fund, from which he bought stock.

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Cha Cha Cha Changes | The Site, My Life & More

Saving Everyday

The debt of gratitude that I feel for all of you, most of whom I will never meet, is indescribable. And with that in mind, I know the best way to honor my father is to do just that. Because in doing this I will be implementing every frugal, money-saving strategy I know of, which goes far beyond just using coupons.

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