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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. I reinforced seams, closed up holes, and repaired seriously damaged handles that were almost worn through.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I actually became personally interested in saving money after the embarrassing money mistake(s) I’ll tell you about in a couple of questions. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? 😀 4. Needless to say, my restaurant manager salary didn’t support the life I was trying to live.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I was always in debt, which has been a tremendous source of shame for me. I learned how to repair my own car. made by my husband While my husband’s income has increased over the years, we’ve ended up with a lot of (mostly) medical debt that would be easier to pay off if I were/had been able to work full-time.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We save aggressively for retirement even though my husband will have a pension that he will be eligible for in about 6 years. Also, if something needs repaired, we always look into whether it makes sense for us to try tackling the job.

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