The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Let me tell you what I’ll be doing with that money instead: paying my rent, paying my bills, and spending on my current priorities. Yes, there are societal, cultural, and peer expectations and pressures, but at the end of the day, the decision is yours. And for me, the bachelorette party did not qualify.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Best all-purpose travel rewards credit card For a reasonable fee you’ll earn rich, flexible rewards in many categories, with multiple transfer partner options, an annual hotel credit, anniversary points and a big sign-up bonus. Unlike cards tied to specific airline or hotel loyalty programs, these cards offer a great deal of flexibility.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. What’s your best frugal win? I have two! That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5

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