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Meet a Reader | Lina from Germany

The Frugal Girl

What’s your best frugal win? My education. I wouldn’t be where I am today without my education. And I mean continuous education. It is not enough to get a degree somewhere in your twenties if you want to get somewhere careerwise (of course it is also totally fine to live a completely simple and frugal life).

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It can reinforce a family value or an educational need specific to your family. This was easy for me, because I already knew why I wanted the game – it is to be educational – to teach business lessons. You might save money (but not time!). Your family will share an experience and create some long lasting memories.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

There are a variety of summer family-friendly activities in Central PA that are exciting, fun, and educational, but not expensive. Historical and Educational Activities. For more military history, visit the Army Heritage and Educational Center located west of Harrisburg, in Carlisle. Tell us about it in the comments.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Going Frugal. Fabulously Broke shares with us tips on how we can combat frugal fatigue. Yes it can get tiring living the frugal life if you don’t have the right approach. I definitely agree that you should be educated about an investment opportunity before you invest in it. Good question.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. The banking experience helped, and I educated myself on investing as a young adult. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I