Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? Think Again.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? They do not like this austerity business one little bit.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. When a building in our town went into foreclosure in 2012, we considered the opportunity to own. Within a year after settlement, we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Get a free download of Dumping Debt by Dave Ramsey and learn how to get on track for 2012. This is audio lesson will teach you about Dave’s Debt Snowball Method and how to start the process of living debt free. Are your Christmas expenses scary this year?

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Living Debt Free Debt Audio Debt Free 75

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

One way to get the things you know you want without going into debt is to put your holiday gifts in layaway. And to make it even more exciting, Kmart is rolling our a new free layaway program where you can win some really great prizes! Before you know it the holidays will be here – are you ready for all your holiday shopping?

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September Giveaway 2012 Kmart 61

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2013

"Debt is Dumb, Cash is King" - Dave Ramsey. He has successfully inspired thousands of people to a life free of credit cards and debt. If we could reduce our spending by 12-18%, we could put that money towards our debt. In 2012, we spent almost $8000 on groceries and 12% of that is $960. That caught my attention.

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Credit Cards Credit Debt March 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Have you erased your debt? Graduated from college debt-free These are just a few ideas, but the stories are endless. My goal is to post 1 -2 guest posts a month through the fall and if this is successful, I will continue into spring 2012. If you are not a blogger, you may still submit your story. Thanks for reading.

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Debt Personal Finance Finance Debt Free 138

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2012

Column E = Monthly debt payment. The third section is for our 2012 Financial Goals. How much do we want to reduce debt by? To any interested readers: I will send you a FREE attachment of the Excel spreadsheet for you to create your own Family Balance Sheet. How much do we need to save to get to our target.

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Finance Financial Goals Goals C&H 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2013

It is so easy to incur debt and keep deferring payment. An acquaintance of mine inherited a 4 bedroom/2 bath home free and clear of any debt. In 2012, Ramit of I will teach you to be rich, posted “ Who do you know that consistently makes the worst financial decisions?” Living above your means.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 25, 2012

You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place. Set up a FREE account with Credit Sesame today and be automatically entered to win $250 for Back to School. It is an easy way to monitor and manage your credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt.

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place. Set up a free account with Credit Sesame today and automatically enter to win $250 for Back to School. Contest ends July 31, 2012.

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Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 61

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt?

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Eric from Narrow Bridge Finance tells us what The True Cost of Something That is Free. We take advantage of anything we can get if it is free or cheap, but do we need to? Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I totally agree with Eric here.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 2, 2012

Credit Sesame : Credit Sesame is a 100% FREE personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. Take charge of your finance’s in 2012! Credit Sesame makes managing personal credit online, owing less in interest and saving on mortgage, loan & credit card payments easy!

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Personal Finance Debt Credit Cards Finance 40

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Debt Free: 9 Step System To Get Out of Debt Fast and Have Financial Freedom by Ashton Periera. Bar None Records Sampler Summer 2012. Homemade Christmas Gifts by Victoria Raymond. Favorite Christmas Cookies by Multiple Authors. Thanksgiving Coloring Sheets. How To Make Healthy Delicious Snacks for Kids by Marsha Stone.

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Halloween Freebies Debt Thanksgiving 40

For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place. Set up a free account with Credit Sesame today and automatically enter to win $250 for Back to School. Contest ends July 31, 2012.

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Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 30, 2012

Get a free credit score & chance to win $250 ~. You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place. Set up a free account with Credit Sesame today and automatically enter to win $250 for Back to School. The greatest perk of Credit Sesame, it’s 100% Free!

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Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 40

Finally Frugal

MAY 30, 2012

Though it is a tough road and my friends and family are still wondering if I'm nuts (I must admit I wonder myself as I go from job to job to job), I can finally see that I may actually be free of student loan debt in early 2013!! So for those of you out there who are in debt up to your eyeballs (or armpits, or belly button.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The book has also been made available online for free through the Mises Institute and its generous donors. ” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful?

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals : FREE Gardens Alive Catalog. FREE Men’s Outdoor Workout. FREE ebook Fairy Tale’s Every Child Should Know. FREE Eyeglasses at CoastalContacts.com. FREE 10 x 13 Wall Portrait at Walmart. FREE ebook Chilli Cookbook. FREE Shopping Bag from Staples.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Below are the last minute photo deals available across the web, as compiled by Crystal at Coupon Code Ava (formerly Coupon Out of Debt). Use coupon code FSUPGRADE to get free shipping on $10 or more. Get 40% off calendars now through January 7, 2012 using promo code 2012CAL at checkout. Get a FREE Photo Calendar !

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I fell in love with pursuing a car-free life. Taking a break during a very cold walk My history with loving car-free options stems from some experiences I had as a kid. has a major & direct influence on how easy it is to live a frugal lifestyle, especially a lifestyle that is car-free. We lived for 2.5

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Welcome to the June 15, 2012 Edition #241 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. ” John presents Q1 2012 Credit Card Debt Study posted at Card Hub , saying, “The first quarter of 2012 indicates consumers are paying down credit card debt. A passive strategy will do better in the long run.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2012

One of my personal goals in 2012 is to travel more. All sorts of people drown in debt, feel bad about their financial situation, and then feel like they deserve a holiday to get away from it all. So they hop on a plane and spend a week or two in the sun, coming back to even more debt. Pay off your debts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. The College Investor: Start Automatic Investing in 2012 – How you can automate your investing in 2012 the easy way. That is s serious gain, IMHO!

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2012

See Debt Run. Free shipping is available within US & Canada up to $50. The contest runs from December 10th to 28th 2012. When Life Gives You Lemons. Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Frugal Rules. Work Save Live. Club Thrifty. Making Sense of Cents. iHeart Budgets. Money Q&A. Three Thrifty Guys. Now, lets get you entered.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2015

Have you ever had to listen to a dinner companion brag about the ‘free’ trip they took with their cash back reward cards, or watched as the person in front of you pondered which of the dozens of cards in their wallet they should use for this particular purchase? Free money, who wouldn’t want it? The hassle factor.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals : FREE Digital 1 Year Subscription to Cosmopolitan. FREE Sample Pack from Sibu Beauty Products. FREE Sample of 1200mg Omega-3 Fish Oil from Sundown Naturals®. FREE Subscription to Black Enterprise Magazine. FREE Sesame Street Fire Safety Coloring Book. Sign up here.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 10, 2012

My first week of 2012 didn’t go exactly as planned. The debt of gratitude that I feel for all of you, most of whom I will never meet, is indescribable. Feel free to email me anytime with any deals you find, tips you’d like to share, and just to say hi! I have been sick as a dog. Like don’t-want-to-get-out-of-bed sick.

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