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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? We went hiking at Turkey Creek in Florida. Not at all.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota. I am now back living in South Florida. I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). What do you for a living? What are your hobbies? I was born in West Palm Beach, FL. I am used to moving a lot!