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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. How did you become interesting in saving money? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. I have always wanted to save money for the future. There was no way I could afford that!

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Home Renovation Techniques

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Every homeowner knows that renovations and home repairs are necessary to keep the home in tiptop shape. While this reality is an accepted fact, some people do not want to have large expenses when it comes to home maintenance and renovation. Do you plan to renovate soon? Do you have a carefully laid out plan?

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

After years of scrimping and saving and not spending extra money on things, we have achieved the biggest financial goal we have ever set for ourselves in our 19 years of marriage. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here.

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Create your debt freedom plan

Family Balance Sheet

Becoming debt-free became very appealing and the idea of being able to give more, save more, and live more was the direction we wanted to go. This list needs to be updated and we need to add additional steps of paying off a sudden car note and saving for some other high ticket items. Increase business emergency savings.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money?

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*HOT* Get a 1-Year Angie’s List Subscription for $4.79!

Saving With Shellie

Step 3: At the bottom of the page, enter coupon code AUTUMN40 to save an additional 40% off the membership price. They accept credit card or Paypal but if you select Paypal, you’ll save an additional 20% off the price. There are exclusive discounts from top-rated businesses – save up to 70%.

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*HOT* 1-Year Angie’s List Subscription As Low As $4.79

Saving With Shellie

Step 3: At the bottom of the page, enter coupon code SUMMER40 to save an additional 40% off the membership price. They accept credit card or Paypal but if you select Paypal, you’ll save an additional 20% off the price. There are exclusive discounts from top-rated businesses – save up to 70%.

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