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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Tell us a little about yourself Greetings from the NW corner of Arkansas, where I was born (around 40+ years ago) and raised. We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

You work until you are 65 and then retire. They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. Work for the same company for 35+ years. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. We’re struggling with it all too. It is a lot.

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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. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. #117046655 / gettyimages.com.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. 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?

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting their parent’s permission to have each of them open a savings account this year – to the same end as above.

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