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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Frugal living is not about deprivation. Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. Ask and ye shall receive!

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How We Frugal-ed in January!

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Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. to a No Spend January.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? How did you get interested in saving money? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. What’s your best frugal win?

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This money was put into my Christmas Savings account. The post Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach!

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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Also See: Clever Ways to Save Money Tips on How to Save Money From Your Salary Without Drastically Changing Your Lifestyle The trick I’ve found that works is to find ways to balance things out. I look for coupons and deals that are specific to the brand my family likes, and then I buy in bulk. So, what do you do?

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another retired teacher, Jensen has lived frugally, investing steadily in blue-chip stocks for some 40 years. Ballenger was another teacher who lived frugally but well (often traveling around the world). One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. Florence Ballenger. We did that.

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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

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Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. We did take advantage of one benefit of a high deductible health plan: a Health Savings Account. We are a fairly healthy family who rarely sees a doctor for illnesses. Stay tuned for Part 2.