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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. homemade bagels!

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Start Saving Early for Retirement: Tips for Young People Just Starting Out

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It might mean living frugally, hoping you have enough for the bare necessities of life. They might have a part-time job to help pay their way through school or they may have started full-time employment for the first time. How many years will you be retired? Do you know anyone who fits this scenario?

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FREE Kindle Books: Making Kids Smile, Shooting Landscapes And More

For the Mommas

Follow these step by step instructions and you will have your own Children’s Entertainment, Balloon Twisting, Magic show, Face painting complete business — Making Kids Smile, and making yourself smile as well, with all the extra profits you will be making part-time or full -time. by Randolph M. Not at all.

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Alternatives to Student Loans to Fund Your Education

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few students have so little free time that they can’t work at least part-time. During my college career, I ensured I took a minimum of three courses at all times in order to maintain my status as a full time student. Your wallet and future self will thank you. Drop Some Courses. Career Tips'

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End of Year Wrap Up and 2012 Goals

Finally Frugal

It's been quite a year; I have a total of four jobs (one full time, three part time) and am beginning to make a dent in my student loan debt. By the end of this year, I will have increased my income by over 70% (compared to my one full time job). Subscribe to Finally Frugal.

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Happy New Year!

Finally Frugal

I've also heard from many of you who "walk the talk" so to speak; people who have always, it seems, lived frugally. With that said, here are my goals for 2011: Attempt to double my income (from roughly $40,000 from the day job to $80,000 including all of my part time and full time income.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s your best frugal win?