The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. ? Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it! Here’s Karen: 1. Biggest mistake ever.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

He hated farming and all the back breaking work that went with it. In the 1940′s he became a radio repair technician, started his own radio repair service company, went to work for an aircraft manufacturer and eventually ended up working on parts of the space program in the 1960s. Share what you know. Try new things.

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Radios Real Estate Work Kids and Family 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2014

One thing that I can say about single family homes on a larger lot is that they are a lot of work. We enjoy the yard work, gardening, and maintenance, all made easier because my fiancé is a carpenter, and my family is full of trades people. Condos are ultimately the least work. What type of home do you live in?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

If you are working at becoming a millionaire, perhaps you dream about the mansion you will buy and the servants you will have, the vacations you will take and the interests you will pursue. You still want to do your best at work. Some might find it surprising that a millionaire would want to keep working.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2014

And now that it’s been a long (ahem) time since I graduated college, I am working on making that idea a reality. In exchange for a small amount of work and not much money, you could start collecting rainwater off your roof tomorrow — just in time for this hot summer weather when your plants and lawn need a drink the most!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Will you be safer, happier, closer to work, healthier? Will the home and area still suit you in 10 – 15 years or will there be too much yard work or too long of a drive to shops and services? What work is involved if you would move? How will moving to a new home benefit you? What are the drawbacks of moving somewhere else?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

What is your ideal work environment? Whatever your field of expertise, starting a consulting business is a great way to make a sizable income while working on your own terms. As an independent marketing professional, you can work with small businesses who don’t have the in-house bandwidth to execute their marketing plans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2014

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. However, we have not been able to claim that loss due to the overly complex and landlord unfriendly income tax laws we now have. This option won’t work for me now because my spouse would not live in our condo! Can we use this loss to reduce our capital gain on the sale?

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 17, 2016

In his newest work, Caution: This Vehicle Makes Frequent Stops For Boiled Peanuts, he delivers another set of quirky tales filled with smiles and a hefty dose of heart. She is so looking forward to a romantic weekend with current flame, landlord and neighbor, Jason Hunter. The Taste of Fear by Jeremy Bates.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

None of these services depend on landlord participation. If you run into financial difficulties, work out a payment plan with your creditors before you miss a payment. Note that although the rent payments will show up on your credit history, they do not yet factor into your FICO score. Put at least one household bill in your name.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Activating and tracking categories might be too much of a hassle for some students brand new to credit cards, but if you’re up for a little work, the rewards can be handsome. When you submit an application to rent an apartment, the landlord may look at your credit score to gauge how likely you are to pay your rent on time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I had never really been a proponent of online shopping, because it when I lived in the city it was easier to stop at the grocery store or mall after work than it was to order online and wait for the item to be delivered. Shop Online. You’ll learn about current specials – and even the big clearance sales. Rent It Out.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 25, 2011

This means buying our materials at near contractor costs and my husband doing the work. No landlord to call – unless you count calling Mystery Husband and saying “Can you fix this!&# We will have to work with what we have. The Home Depot works with bloggers such as myself to conduct product reviews.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. Perhaps the city wants to use your land for some public work and invokes eminent domain laws to take an easement. If you’ve never owned a house before, there are some things you need to know. Skills that will save you big bucks over time.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The lender looks beyond traditional borrower information like credit and income and reviews alternative data, like education and work history, to qualify borrowers. How do bad credit personal loans work? If you’re asked to provide a gift card — even by someone who says they work for a popular lender — consider it a scam.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

November to many of us means nothing more than turning on the heat, finishing the yard work, and beginning our hibernation from the cold. Money Beagle: Why You Should Write Your Personal Finance Executive Summary Today – Working with a clearly defined objective is key to financial success. Mom’s Plans: I Want to Move!

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Suggest that your potential landlord use a service like Mysmartmove to conduct a background and credit check. Always check with your employer to ensure any sensitive information given at work is also discarded in an appropriate manner to minimize your chances of identity theft. Keep the Card at Home.

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

My landlord is not big on raking them and to be honest I don’t so much care. But I’m not sure I feel right selling them to Buffalo Exchange, where they will trick some other girl into thinking she can tame them. You can’t even see my feet anyway, because of all the leaves. I don’t really get leaves.

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