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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

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How did you get interested in saving money? As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? There are many!

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

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Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Portland, Oregon ~ Frugal Living NW. Charlottesville, Virginia ~ How to Have it All. Richmond, Virginia ~ Vacation Maybe. Williamsburg, Virginia ~ The Talking Suitcase. San Diego, California ~ Southern Cali Saver.com. Denver, Colorado ~ Bargain Blessings.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. Maybe four years?

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Fun Staycation Ideas From All Across the Country

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Maven of Savin' Manchester, New Hampshire - Common Sense with Money Western Maine - Bubblegum and Lollipops Mid-Atlantic Erie, Pennsylvania - Growing Kids Ministry Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - Somewhat Crunchy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Family Balance Sheet Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York - Coupons, Deals and More New Jersey - Oh!

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Plan a Staycation | Summer Fun Guide

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Charlottesville, Virginia :: How to Have it All. Jacksonville, Florida :: Saving The Family Money. Shenandoah Valley, Virginia :: Life Your Way. Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW. Houston, Texas :: MomsTravelTales. South Atlantic. Baltimore, Maryland :: The Happy Housewife. Augustine, Florida :: Jypsie Visions.

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Plan a Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget

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Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW. Jacksonville, Florida :: Saving The Family Money. Charlottesville, Virginia :: How to Have it All. Richmond, Virginia :: Teachers of Good Things. Smithfield, Virginia :: Walking in High Cotton. Virginia Beach, Virginia :: The Coupon Challenge.

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Meet Stacy. She and her husband paid off $20,000 in 8 Months.

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She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. What do you and your spouse do for a living? We live in Southwest Virginia – I was born and raised here. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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