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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

My hubby and I retired in Central Florida after downsizing to a new home in order to age in place and enjoy the warm weather. However, our deep desire to retire early in order to enjoy our golden years fueled our efforts to save consistently for retirement. At tax time, Uncle Sam took $5,000 right back. Boy, did that hurt!

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Experts typically recommend spending no more than 20 percent of take-home pay on a car. That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more. Edmunds recommends that a new car payment be no more than 15 percent of your monthly take-home pay. Source link The post How Much Car Can I Afford?

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The cost of fuel is becoming prohibitive for drivers of larger vehicles, so much so that sales of the big, thirsty vehicles like Hummers are on the decline. My fuel costs have almost halved with my nifty little new car, I have saved hundreds of dollars on insurance and it is a breeze to park! How much room does a family really need?

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Eco-Friendly Commuting: What Are Some Options?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In addition to the hours of your life you’ll never get back and the high cost of fuel that’s eating away at your paycheck, there are also environmental concerns to consider. Every minute spent inching along the freeway equates to increasing greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling (pardon the pun) global warming.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. Are you working from home? Are you going crazy confined to your home? So enough about me!

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

After a pandemic-fueled, seller-benefitting boom — with bidding wars, inventory shortages and spiraling prices all over the country — the housing market began to cool down in 2022. But now, as we approach the end of 2023, inflation is much lower but home prices and mortgage rates are both sky-high. Is location the top priority?

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