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Money Matters
How to save on everything from college to groceries both overseas and in Washington, DC.
Financial Security and the Foreign Service Spouse (1/07) Being underemployed doesn't have to mean financial insecurity. Money advice for every spouse from the Cyberspouse.
The Cyberspouse Goes Grocery Shopping (6/06) Grocery shopping in the Washington area doesn't have to bust your budget.
The Cyberspouse Furnishes Frugally (3/06) Kelly Midura furnishes her new home with thrift store and freecycle finds.
Applying to U.S. Colleges: A Primer for FS Teens (8/05) by Francesca Kelly. Reprinted by permission of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA).
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the VERY Ugly of Northern Virginia Real Estate in 2005 FS spouse and real estate agent Christy Grimste tells the good, the bad, and the ugly of Northern VA real estate. (7/05)
Frugal Cleaning in the Foreign Service (3/04) Tips from the Cyberspouse on how to keep house overseas without cleaning out your bank account.
Frugal Cooking in the Foreign Service (1/04) The Cyberspouse shows us how to fill up on good food while overseas without emptying our wallets.
Developing Financial Sen$e (9/03) What are you teaching your kids about finances? Ideas and resources for parents.
The Frugal Foreign Service Family (9/03) Learning to live and save on one income no matter where you are.
Home Leave is No Vacation (6/03) Tips for staying sane and saving money while living out of a suitcase.
Voluntary Simplicity (11/02) Organize and simplify your life!
Surviving DC on One Income (12/98) Tips compiled by a group of stay-at-home moms.
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