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How to Save Electricity While You’re Working at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s not novel news that working from home has become quite the norm these days. labour force now work from home full-time! Many people are starting to like this new normal , however, there is an issue that people working from home are beginning to face every month. Cut Down Screen Time. Multiple Devices.

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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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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

I know that you have written on several occasions about what cell phone service you use but I have searched and searched and cannot find any of your posts about it. Could you please tell me again what company you use. We use Mint Mobile ; I pay $15/month for talk, text, and data.

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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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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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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.