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Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split

The Frugal Girl

I started it mainly as a passion project, and to help hold myself accountable about food waste. I wondered if you had any advice for finances related to married ppl who are thinking of being solo OR solo financially due to some issues with having connected credit with spouse who is irresponsible with money. JEG I really did not!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. I am lucky enough to live in an area with groups that will redistribute home gardener’s extra produce to soup kitchens and food insecure families. Childhood joy.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#.

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Odd$ and End$

Family Balance Sheet

Why I Hate Income Tax Refunds at MSN Money. Festival of Frugality at Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Carnival of Personal Finance at Control Your Cash Food around the web : Lime and Ginger Poached Salmon at Calico and Cupcakes. I always wondered how they determined our numbers. Our goal is to always come out even.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits , and Iowans age 55 and older are exempt from paying state taxes on retirement income for tax year 2023. The state ranks No. 31 for cost of living.

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