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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Smart money hacks for the debt-averse individual Here are some of the easiest and most effective strategies to get you started on the road to financial success. Knowing where your money is going is the first step toward making wiser spending decisions. Be frugallive below your means. on your credit card.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s your best frugal win?

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. I liked seeing money accumulate and grow, and that has continued into adulthood!

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How We Frugal-ed through April 2020

Family Balance Sheet

With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. Operation Frugal Living is in full swing at my house. I planted parsley last year and forgot about it after the growing season was over. I’ve never had this happen.

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10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Blanching is another nifty way to save money on organic vegetables all year-round. Buy Fresh Produce In-Season The ideal time to buy organic produce, or non-organic produce for that matter, is during its natural growing season. Besides saving you money, they often taste a lot better than the fresh stuff you buy out of season.

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Summer Staycation Ideas: Enjoy the U.S. on a Budget

Family Balance Sheet

Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Portland, Oregon ~ Frugal Living NW. Erie, Pennsylvania ~ Growing Kids Ministry. San Diego, California ~ Southern Cali Saver.com. Denver, Colorado ~ Bargain Blessings. Washington, District of Columbia ~ Kidventurous. F – I. Tallahassee, Florida ~ SwagGrabber.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. Hopefully this advice can help you save some money as well and turn the art of haggling into a habit. How to Save Money with Coupons and Discount Codes.

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