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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Where I live seems to be a lot more affordable than places like the East Coast–when I visit a friend in Virginia, or Florida, I’m shocked by the grocery store prices. My grandpa would shoot squirrels when they needed meat, and they had a big garden and my grandmother baked her own bread.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota. I am now back living in South Florida. The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. Where are you from?