The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

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. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. And then at the end of the rainbow, you retire, and move to Florida. But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. I really am enjoying this decade though. Go to school. ” I hear you.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

We have two daughters—Maggie, age 8, and Annie, age 5. We live in Florida. It’s easy to get visitors when you live in Florida! Working towards becoming debt free and finally getting on the same page with our finances was actually great for our marriage. My name is Ruth, and my husband’s name is Chuck.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 26, 2014

Written by my daughter, Brittany Madden. When I began to stress about finances, I remembered all these reward programs! And I tried to think carefully about my purchases: I got gas gift cards to pay for my drive down to Florida and then researched nearby stores I knew I would shop at. Pin This To Pinterest.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We have two daughters, Emma (11 years old) and Brooklyn (9 years old). Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? I’m the one who handles the day to day finances in the home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s. When my in-laws celebrated their 50th anniversary, one of the daughters arranged for a trip to Breckenridge Colorado.

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