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Do You Hate Your Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financial independence is defined by me as ‘not having to work for a living full time’ You don’t have to be a millionaire to have some financial independence. Savings plus part time work could be enough if your ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ are held in check. Assess all aspects of the job.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

He wants to retire early so he can do more woodworking, electronic fixing, and maybe work at a winery or brewery part-time. Similarly, I really appreciate the posts on contentment and gratitude, and often re-read those for motivation. __ Andrea, it was lovely to meet you. Our dog I don’t plan to fully retire, either.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. I do try to do special things for myself & kids as possible (new to us book, sweet treat, adventures on the cheap, etc) in addition to choosing gratitude (Thankful Thursday anyone? This means funds are tight.

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