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• Extreme frugal living: Move into an RV

  Posted Sep 12 2008, 01:36 PM by Karen Datko
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  Filed under: housing, retirement, extreme savings, Karen Datko
  Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money

  Jacob at Early Retirement Extreme is about to cut his already spartan monthly living expenses in half. How? He and his wife are moving into an RV.

  This blog is called Early Retirement Extreme for a reason. Jacob, a guy in his early 30s, spent five years saving and investing 70% of his income on his way to a goal of quitting the rat race, and now he's going to save even more.   Read More...

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• Extreme-saving choice: Live in your van

  Posted Jul 10 2008, 02:04 PM by Karen Datko
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  Filed under: housing, extreme savings, Karen Datko, transportation
  Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money

  To those readers who have cut spending every which way they can, but find it's not enough, "Tight Fisted Miser" offers an extreme idea -- live in a van.

  The 40-year-old law student is seriously considering a van-dwelling experience when his apartment lease runs out in the fall.   Read More...

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• The transition: Where do you live after foreclosure?

  Posted Feb 01 2008, 02:47 PM by Karen Datko
  Filed under: debt, housing, extreme savings, Karen Datko
  Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money

  What happens to people after they lose their homes to foreclosure or a short sale? DebtKid lived in his office for two months until he saved enough cash to rent a place. He showered at a nearby gym every morning before returning to the office for the workday. His employees never suspected.

  His post, part of a group effort by several personal-finance bloggers on the topic of homeownership, provides several options for no-cost housing until you can get back on your feet -- and tips for finding a rental despite your damaged credit score.   Read More...

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