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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. I love the midwest and still live in Iowa, but now live in a suburb of the capital city (about 215,000 people). Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. Potato Head. ?

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

Kerry Hannon Retirement Expert and Author of ‘In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work’ Key takeaways The best state to retire is Iowa because of its lower cost of living, affordable but high-quality healthcare and low crime. Massachusetts Why Iowa is the best state to retire You may be wondering: Why Iowa?

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Enriching Education: European "Twins" to US Colleges

Motherhood Moments

Additionally, the high cost of college tuition in the US means that many families are unable to afford to support their children through further education. Iowa State University tuition fees come in at over 25 thousand dollars ($25,446.00) per year while University of Pecs will set students back just $4,400 per annum.

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20 Fresh Peach Recipes

Family Balance Sheet

Blueberry & Peach Crumb Pots with Homemade Whipped Cream at Family Balance Sheet. Grilled Peaches with Homemade Whipped Cream at Family Balance Sheet. Grilled Salmon with Peach Mango Salsa at Family Balance Sheet. Peach BBQ Sauce at Family Balance Sheet. Peach Caprese Salad at Iowa Girl Eats.

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Summer Staycation Ideas: Enjoy the U.S. on a Budget

Family Balance Sheet

Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Des Moines, Iowa ~ Eat, Play, Love Des Moines. Omaha, Nebraska ~ Family Fun in Omaha. Harrisburg/Central, Pennsylvania ~ Family Balance Sheet. Providence, Rhode Island ~ Everyday Family Living. Orlando, Florida ~ The Educators’ Spin On It. R – W.

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Fun Staycation Ideas From All Across the Country

Family Balance Sheet

Maven of Savin' Manchester, New Hampshire - Common Sense with Money Western Maine - Bubblegum and Lollipops Mid-Atlantic Erie, Pennsylvania - Growing Kids Ministry Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - Somewhat Crunchy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Family Balance Sheet Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York - Coupons, Deals and More New Jersey - Oh!

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Plan a Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget

Family Balance Sheet

Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania :: Family Balance Sheet. Des Moines, Iowa :: Make the best of everything. Cincinnati, Ohio :: Family Friendly Cincinnati. Jacksonville, Florida :: Saving The Family Money. Erie, Pennsylvania :: Growing Kids Ministry. Hershey, Pennsylvania :: Good Deal Mama. South Atlantic.