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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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You Don't Have To Be A Student To Take Advantage of the Back-to-School Deals

Family Balance Sheet

Look for great deals in CVS, Rite-Aid, Staples, Office Max, Target, Kmart, Toys-R-Us, to name a few. Consider donating school supplies to womens' shelters, local schools, children's hospitals, libraries, churches. My girls love to draw and craft. I am sure they would appreciate your generosity. Battle the boredom blues.

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