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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc. The easiest part of being frugal for me is being completely uninterested in trends. This one my husband saved from his own childhood 10. It’s probably a good thing they don’t!

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My Word for 2019

Family Balance Sheet

It’s been a trend every January and I’ve always found it interesting to read how other people have come up with their one word. Our main financial goal is to pay off our last non-mortgage loan. It was a goal in 2018, but high medical bills and other financial challenges hindered our progress. My word for 2019 is REDUCE.

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Why Buying Green Is Not Always Eco-Friendly.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They have assembled teams of charlatans with the goal of tricking you into buying products you don’t need just because the product is “green” – and they are very good at their jobs. And it’s not a welcome trend. It’s about reducing, reusing, repurposing, recycling, and regifting – not shopping. Don’t fall for it.

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