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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. It’s important for my mental health to know we are doing what we can to protect our future selves. What’s your best frugal win?

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15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Invest in home improvements. Taking steps such as fitting an energy efficient replacement boiler and decreasing heat loss in your home through double glazing and cavity wall insulation can go a long way towards bringing your heating costs down. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse.

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