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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) made by my husband While my husband’s income has increased over the years, we’ve ended up with a lot of (mostly) medical debt that would be easier to pay off if I were/had been able to work full-time. Here’s Beth: 1. I’m 52.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids.

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Do You Hate Your Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He felt that his chances for promotion were overlooked in spite of his efforts to do a great job – in favor of meeting non-discrimination regulation requirements. He felt he had to keep it to make sure that I could stay home with the babies and that we had food and shelter. Plus, he felt trapped in the job. What are the symptoms?

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

It was like 40 feet away from me and I watched the entire thing. I took on extra work outside of my full-time accounting job. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends. I could barely afford my $600 rent payment, which was in a horrible neighborhood.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Moreover, you’re in charge of your client load and schedule, so professional photography is a great way to build a side hustle while working full time elsewhere. Food truck Food trucks are hugely popular, often offering unique, specialty foods that often wouldn’t sell as easily in brick-and-mortar restaurants.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

Family Balance Sheet

Meet Kristy, aka, The Former Mrs. Jones. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. My husband is an extremely hard worker as he works and goes to school full time. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. Watch Kristy and her husband’s Dave Ramsey Show segment.). Where are you from?

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