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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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How to Take the Stress Out of Job Hunting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ultimately, if you were the person responsible for paying the bills in your home, and you didn’t have much of an emergency fund in place, there’s a chance that you’ll need to seek out the assistance of a personal loan between you and your partner until you get back on your feet. 5. Know Your Triggers.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We also grow a large garden & lots of flowers, fruit trees & a 100-year-old grapevine. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats.

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