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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. We’re no spring chickens, so in November 2016, we started contributing again to our retirement. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

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For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With so many different options out there, a consumer really can get overwhelmed and into trouble if they don’t know their credit card basics. MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. Take a moment to watch them.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. Career-wise while I studied biology at university I came out to find very few opportunities in my field. Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow?

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