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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I also want to have a sense of detachment from owning things, which is hard since I was raised by very acquisitive parents (my mom shopped for a hobby), so I am still unlearning those habits. But I had to SHOP for clothes.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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What are your hobbies? I’m single, have a grown daughter, I’ll soon be a grandmother and I’m a care taker to my elderly mother. I’m a testament to that along with the countless other women and men who have done it to. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you do for a living? Hi, I’m Maureen!

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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She owns Every Single Dollar , an online financial resource dedicated to helping single women make informed financial decisions and set themselves up for financial success. What are your hobbies? The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. Tell us about yourself. Where are you from?