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If you need inspiration for saving money, check out these other blogs:

The Prudent Homemaker

Get Rich Slowly

Penny Pincher

I also like reading "The Frugal Gazette" from the public library to garner wisdom from the days before blogs!

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  1. Here's a link to Get Rich Slowly: https://www.getrichslowly.org/
    Great content!

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