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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

I have a degree in nursing and worked in pediatrics for 8 years, then left the profession right before I had my third child. 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. Good for you guys.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Tell us a little about yourself. I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. Here’s Beth: 1.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? What is your ideal work environment? If so, use this knowledge to your advantage and consider starting an IT consulting business.

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Friday Links – Back in Class Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It helps take some pressure off that is for sure especially when I am still working full time while taking this course. Jen from Frugal Rules wants to know if you’d wipe your tush with a used napkin … Do you compare financial numbers? But what about being a single parent? Stop Eating Out!

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4 Reasons to Graduate Debt-Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have graduates with degrees working at Starbucks, barely making enough to pay back their loans. It’s not impossible to graduate without student loans, even if you don’t have any parental help. With student debt, you’re still paying that tuition – just after you’ve already graduated.

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