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Hi, I’m Jewels, otherwise known as One Frugal Girl. I am a forty-year-old wife, mother, blogger, personal finance enthusiast, optimist, former software developer, and achiever of financial independence. This blog is my story. Welcome to my little corner of the Internet. Subscribe To My Newsletter Get updates straight to your inbox. Subscribe
My dad died peacefully at his home after a nearly year-long battle with cancer. Nine days before he passed, he told me he wasn’t ready to go. He didn’t fear death. What he feared was leaving us all behind. There are so many things I want to say about my dad, but it’s tough to …
Today I’m undertaking a good, old-fashioned closet cleanout. I’m rolling up my sleeves, clearing the racks, and embarking on a no-holds-barred closet purge. What do you see when you open your closet? Is it full of so many things you can’t squeeze another item inside? Is it overrun by unworn clothes you thought you’d love …
What financial facts would your family need to know if you became incapacitated or unexpectedly died? What documents would you need to gather, and what questions should you answer before the need arises? I’ve been managing my aging parent’s finances for a few months now, but I still have many questions. Yesterday, my dad and I sat …
This summer, I became an official member of the sandwich generation. After my dad’s cancer diagnosis in August, I began caring for my aging parents while raising my two boys. In August, I took over management of my parent’s finances, and I did so without any pushback from them. Why was the transition so easy? Because …
It’s been thirty days since I last published a post on this blog. Last month, I wrote about self-care guilt and my desire to care for myself without feeling bad about it. Over the past month, I’ve spent hours in doctor’s appointments with my dad, and when I come home, I’m exhausted. Writing is usually my go-to …