The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
When I got my first job in high school, my parents said I had to save a percentage of every paycheck. Needless to say, my restaurant manager salary didn’t support the life I was trying to live. I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I biked to the library, to the mall, to the TCBY, to visit my parents at their offices in the university, to the pool, basically everywhere a kid would want to go. K in her dance costume 2.
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The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 11, 2023
I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. and realized we should pay off this debt as quickly as possible. I am also very grateful to have like-minded friends who are also frugal (many are also SAHMs), and we enjoy potluck meals and game nights and have lots of fun without spending much at all.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. The biggest would be the student loans.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
Staying out of debt was/is very important to me & miraculously I have succeeded this far, praise God. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? Living in NW Arkansas is Walmart headquarters land.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. I’m not sure if being frugal is easy for me, just habit. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? What’s a frugal tip you’ve tried and abandoned? A frugal tip is to think small.
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