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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Check your local newspaper for free or low-cost events that you can go to. Spend Some Time around Town. Does your area have museums? He wants you to be able to do the same!

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In response to a pay cut at work three years ago, I started living a frugal lifestyle and decided to save wherever I could. I still find new ways to save everyday, but for about the past year or so, it’s fair to say that I have lived a completely frugal lifestyle. I was spending two hours a week to save maybe $10.

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Increase Your Income | 31 Days to Find $1000

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We can slash our budgets to bare bones, but the quickest way to reach our savings goal is to increase our income. This month, we are trying to reach $1000 in 31 days and if you already live a frugal life, you were probably already doing many of my tips. Our problem isn’t spending, it’s income. Find a Part-Time Job.

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