Elizabeth Willard Thames

Elizabeth Willard Thames is the creator of the popular personal finance blog Frugalwoods.com.

At 32, she left her successful city career to pursue a frugal lifestyle on a 66-acre homestead in Vermont with her family.

Thames holds degrees in political science, creative writing, and public administration.

Her blog, which began in 2014, has become a respected voice in personal finance and early retirement.

Prior to becoming a writer and homesteader, Thames worked for a decade in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser and communications manager.

Her book shares her journey to financial independence through frugality and intentional living.