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My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Working Full Time

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One of the things many of you may or may not know about me is that my entire university education has been acquired while working full time. When I was allotted TV time, I didn’t use it to watch the standard children’s shows. Well I studied, wrote the exam and got the job. Assess Your Time.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

We bought a cheap old trampoline and enclosed the bottom with chicken wire as their run It has been a learning curve to take care of this much land, as well as the chickens and cows we’ve since added. In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!),

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Five Carnivals This Week

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My post, My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Still Working Full-Time , was included in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #32 hosted by Young and Thrifty as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #11 hosted by 20’s Finances. Finally, Marie’s post, What Is National Financial Literacy Month?,

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Friday Links – Cabin Edition

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Hope this past week has treated you well. Gosh time flies. I think that is pretty good with working full time and studying. She writes How Newlyweds Mess Up Their Finances to show just how important it is to have this crucial conversation with your mate. Happy Friday everyone. If I finish with a B I will be happy.

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Diversify Side Income Or Specialize?

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I can’t think of a time in my adult life when I haven’t been fully immersed in a full-time job or career, while also making income on the side. My first side hustle was a part-time job at the local mall where I held my full-time day job. Up until this point, my side income has been well diversified.

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Introducing More New Staff Writers at Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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Like I mentioned a couple weeks ago, my goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy. You have all met Derek from Life And My Finances who is bringing you tips on career building and earning extra money.