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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

We always find free/inexpensive things to do on our trips, if we can. It’s healthier, and when eggs were incredibly expensive, it was much more economical (still is since I buy flaxmeal in bulk). We went hiking at Turkey Creek in Florida. Even if we don’t end up using all the food we buy, it’s cheaper than eating out.

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Ditch the Vacation: Turn Your Backyard into a Staycation

Saving Cents With Sense

For those who roll the dice and spend the big bucks, there’s no guarantee that lousy weather, creepy hotels, car trouble or unexpected illness won’t turn the whole trip into one giant fiasco. So, if your family is one of those whose getaway plans have been curtailed by harsh economic realities, then don’t despair. Fun and Games.

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7 Best Investments in 2024

Savings Corner

Investing allows you to share in the economic recovery, and help your money keep pace with inflation. Mutual funds offer investors an inexpensive way to diversify — spreading their money across multiple investments — to hedge against any single investment’s losses. When done responsibly, investing is a great way to grow your money.