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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! We rent now and are much happier. Hello, everyone!

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

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Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. Tourism Centers.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. My husband is an engineer and we’ve been married for 21 years.

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It’s Done!! Our Disney Plan For December!

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If the weather is nice, we may rent a pontoon boat and explore. We’ll use any leftover quick service credits at the food court on sandwich boxes to go. We’ll use those on the drive, along with all the coupons and free snacks/drinks I’ll bring from home. Sleep in and then go to Kona for a late breakfast. December 15 –.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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At the time we were renting an office space in a strip mall, but when we discovered a foreclosure in our town that seemed like a great idea on paper, we jumped at the chance. This new strategy had us looking in the same direction with regards to our financial future and my husband was on board. So what does this mean?

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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Acadia’s advice is to be creative and think about your talents and gifts and how you could use them to make extra money. Acadia’s husband used his handy skills to fix up their home that they eventually sold for a profit. Jenn and her husband sold stuff they were no longer using and put it towards debt.

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