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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!) For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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You will be so thankful later. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 15 – Find a part-time job.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

You will be so thankful later. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 17 – Find a part-time job.