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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time. Hey, just kidding. We know that times are tough. I mean, really tough. Do the same for books.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. This retired teacher spent a lot of time researching companies at the Boston Public Library. Upon his death, he shocked the library by leaving it $6.8 One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. haha Kidding. Where are you from?

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals.