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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

Family Balance Sheet

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will want to oversee their purchases, especially when it comes buy items online, but let them actively find ways to stretch their allowance or part-time wages by purchasing things used, such as clothes, books, furniture, and even bikes and cars. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Are You Financially Ready For Kids?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to an article that was published on Investment News last June, it costs approximately $235,000 to raise a child and that’s not even counting their college tuition ! ” Before you answer, here are five other questions to ponder that will help to provide you with the clarity that you seek: How Much Debt Do I Have? .

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

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I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I loved the article, so I started hitting up your archives. Here’s MB: 1. That is priceless.

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How I’m Inherently Frugal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Outside of my blogging life, I work full time as a magazine editor/designer for a large national company and I also teach part-time at a local University. And for fun, I study new ways to save money in my life (yeah, seriously, I find that fun… ), garden, and spend time with my wonderful pets. I Am A Homebody.

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