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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) He’s a cheap date – but then, so am I.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

However, it produces a small part-time income from side-bar ads and affiliate commissions. We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Also, we both have side hustles.

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