7 Things I Learned from Grandma About Frugal Living
Want to save money and pay off debt? Try living like your grandparents.
Deb Hipp
Deb Hipp is a full-time freelance writer based in Kansas City, Mo. Deb went from being unable to get approved for a credit card or loan 20 years ago to having excellent credit today and becoming a homeowner. Deb learned her lessons about money the hard way. Now she wants to share them to help you pay down debt, fix your credit and quit being broke all the time. Deb’s personal finance and credit articles have been published at Credit Karma and The Huffington Post.
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