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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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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

Family Balance Sheet

I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. I will be working one back in after the house project. The company I had worked at for 12 years when I started my journey in January 2013, announced it would be making significant job cuts summer 2013. Was there a particular event?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund.

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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. We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie!

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal.

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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. We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie!

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. Jeff and I are complete opposites, but have made it work for our 13 years of marriage. When I’m not working, I enjoy running and creating content for my YouTube channel. Shop with a list, and not just for food. Meet Angela.

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