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Alternatives to Student Loans to Fund Your Education

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I first started taking courses toward my degree, I quickly realized that the money that I’d saved up barely covered my textbooks for the year and I had to be resourceful to figure out how to come up with the cash. That helps with the budget for the current semester, as well as provides more time to work. Drop Some Courses.

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Money Makers - 96% of People Say Remote or Hybrid Work Is Best For Their Mental Health: FlexJobs Reports

Motherhood Moments

Only 4% of workers thought being in an office full-time was best for their mental health. About FlexJobs FlexJobs is the leading career service specializing in remote, hybrid, and flexible jobs, with over 135 million people having used its resources since 2007. 11% said no and 10% weren’t sure.

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When Should Kids Go Back to School This Year?

Couponing 101

There’s still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what the future of education in America will look like, but many parents may be left with a difficult decision: whether or not to send their children back to school. What Homeschooling Resources Are Available in Your Area. Will you get lessons from outside resources?

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They offer: Career education. Current job postings for full-time and part-time opportunities. Career eBook Resource Library. Teach your college-aged children to make the most educated financial decision possible.” Just don’t go overboard and forget your main purpose in seeking higher education.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. It was during that time that I came across Kristen’s blog and I loved her voice and practical tips. I’ve always wanted to be a good steward of my money and resources, but struggled with feeling like there was “never enough.”

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? Yes to both!

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. Yup, I’m a voracious reader. That’s not right.