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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. That is a never-ending list!

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget This is a two-part conversation.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I redid ours, I used that spray meant to re enamel tubs to re-finish the vanity tops. I sanded and re-stained the wood cabinet and fashioned a matching frame for the mirror out of molding strips from Lowes that I got for about $3 each. When I re-did our bath floors, I knew I wanted tile. Thrift shops.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. .” ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. 2 – Decide where to put the money. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written by Les Roberts money saving writer at Moneysupermarket.com. The evenings are getting lighter, the birds are singing and the weather is completely erratic…all of which means that spring time is upon us once more. Re-use, recycle or re-sell.

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