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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning.

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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. Read: How We Watch Great TV without Cable.

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