Living Dirt Cheap
Living Dirt Cheap by the Canny Couple is for real families who want life to cost less without feeling deprived.
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Cold, Dark and Broke? How We Winter-Proof Our Wallet | Living Dirt Cheap - Episode 39 (opens the original)
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Saving money through frugal living and debt free living gets tougher when it's pitch black at 4pm — Julia and Aaron break down why cold weather triggers overspending and how they winter-proof without debt. In Episode 39 of Living Dirt Cheap, we share 12 years of mountain lessons: our first-winter outage and wood stove decision, the $150 newborn panic buy on water-heating gear, Julia's coat wait vs. summer outlet win, and our $3,000 late-winter Trench Badger fatigue buy. You'll hear: How panic an
Why We Think in Years, Not Months (And What It Did to Our Budget) | Living Dirt Cheap Ep. 38 (opens the original)
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Frugal living, saving money, and staying debt free require thinking in years, not months. In Episode 38 of Living Dirt Cheap with the Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia break down why rigid 30-day budget boxes create unnecessary stress, and how shifting to annual averages changes how you budget, save, and plan. From seasonal electricity spikes and grocery budget swings to a chaotic year of home repairs and long-term fruit tree projects, we share how taking a multi-year view takes the pressure off you
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