The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. A freebie cabinet. I quickly became a daily reader.

Kids and Family 181

Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Watch the rest of the extras. Watch the fees though. Make sure the sites are including everything, including all taxes and fees.

Rental Car 167

Rental Car Car Cars Rent 167

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

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.) What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me.

Green And Frugal 175

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. We applied some of this extra cash towards debt and the balance was saved for medical expenses. My grocery strategies: How to Save Money on Groceries.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

– other necessities: insurance, medical expenses, tithe/giving, savings, loan payments (credit cards, student, personal), Non-necessities could be: – Clothing, smart phone plan, recreation, gifts, beauty/personal, entertainment, anything that you might spend money on, but it’s not necessary for your survival.

Budget 133

Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address. Because personal loan rates are often lower than credit card rates, this type of loan may save you hundreds or even thousands in interest charges over the life of the loan.

Debt 52

Debt Credit Cards Credit Home Improvement 52