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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Enjoying some outdoor time. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. Climbing a huge hill at a nearby park 2.

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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. The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We all love outdoor activities, but we don’t all enjoy the same ones. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

With its vast farmlands, peaceful countryside and friendly locals, Iowa offers a unique retirement experience for many Americans seeking a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle with access to the outdoors and retirement-age communities. Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No.

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