Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. I hate getting a bill for something I ate, digested and eliminated a month ago! Here is why.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Student Debt Survivor wants you to know a secret about paying off $30K in student loans. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. 5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills. She wants to know: Did you expect to be where you are right now? PET Archives.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills. Or maybe just as much as you can when you can?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Paying off debt is hard to do. Read John’s post about his stumbles on the way to paying off his debt at The Money Principle. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. How to Save Hundreds of Dollars a Year on Your Water Bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. Thank you for helping me and teaching me so many different things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2015

A 2014 Money article What It Means to Be Middle Class Today reported that: “Jerry Love, who runs a certified public accountant firm in Abilene, Texas, and works with the middle class and the fabulously wealthy, says he has clients earning $300,000 to $400,000 annually who nonetheless consider themselves middle class.”

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JULY 9, 2015

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! So we spent some time researching on ways to cut down our grocery bill. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address. He keeps himself busy with several ventures and they help pays the bills.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

According to NPR article: A Successful Job Search: It’s All About Networking 70 to 80 percent of jobs ARE NEVER POSTED. As Forbes article Five Tips For Deciding When To Open A Student Credit Card says: “Finally, make sure they read all the rules regarding interest rates, repayments, annual fees and late fees prior to applying. .”

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JULY 26, 2011

Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

This was the first opportunity to highlight articles from the newly formed Yakezie network. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. ” Here’s her reply.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Eliminate debt. Credit card debt and high-interest loans are costing you money that you could use in the long-run. Prepare to live on one income by paying down, or paying off, these debts. Take a look at all your monthly bills – utilities, groceries, insurance – and come up with a plan to reduce them. Reduce expenses.

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JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

I hope you enjoy them and the great articles they support. Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. They aren’t concerned about the latest deal, craze or freebie.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 27, 2011

View your bill online or by email. Pay using your own bank’s online bill pay (the same way you pay other bills through online banking). 4) “Like” Shop Debt FREE (eBillme) on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know that you do. Another reason to shop through eBillMe – they offer secure shopping! All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful? You see theres a reason that the majority of people are in debt. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956. Here are 5 steps to painlessly become debt free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

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.” In our early marriage years, I would pay the bills, but over the years we have alternated the task. My own examples are a bit more mundane.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 20, 2016

Pay your bill on time or early every month. More purchases equals more spent money equals more credit card debt. If you do spend that much, can you pay off the debt? Now that you’re older, even if you have a steady income there are still some credit card rules to live by. Just say no. Avoid gimmicks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Things went well for a while; I was paying my bills and traveling. This article stood in my mind because I recently got in my car to drive it and realized how dirty it is. Reducing Debt. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Using your store credit card to save on Christmas gifts doesn’t mean you have to throw yourself into massive debt. Stick to your budget and purchase what you can afford to pay off when the bill comes. For example, some stores may offer 25% off. That way, you’ll save money and avoid interest charges.

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For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. Though they bring in great education value, they cost a lot.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 11, 2011

When we get paid, I immediately subtract all the bills that need to be paid with that pay check. I save it until the end of every month and apply it to our debt. Once you have a reasonable budget in place, work hard to stick to it. Pay yourself first (or second, or third). Many financial gurus say to “pay yourself first”.

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MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

I talk a little more about this in my article about my marriage misconceptions. Running Up An Enormous Credit Card Bill. It can be so easy to run up thousands of dollars in debt just by using that credit card. Debt and an uncontrollable spending habit is probably the most common issue that causes fights between couples.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Read Kay’s article to find some alternate routes. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. Set up automatic bill payment so that you’re never late on payments again. Tax Debt Help presents Savers Tax Credit: Get Rewarded for Retirement. Save Money this Spring: #3.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

I will have a great line up of articles for you as always, so there will be plenty of conversations and discussions to participate in during my absence. Don’t miss Canadian Budget Binder’s on reducing the grocery bill from $1,100 to $600 for some great tips. Do you ever suffer from debt envy? PET Archives.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Take a moment to watch them. Turn off the lights.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Have you seen the new $100 bill? Jason talks about the New 100 Dollar Bill – What Changed? Jason talks about the New 100 Dollar Bill – What Changed? Alexa from Defeat Our Debt has some great tips for those of you struggling to pay off your debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

1 Bill-Paying Priority posted at One Money Design , saying, “In the past, Americans would pay their home loans first, then their credit card and finally their car loans. Will this trend continue throughout the year, or will consumer credit card debt follow the same path it has in previous years? Well, not to worry.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 10, 2012

The debt of gratitude that I feel for all of you, most of whom I will never meet, is indescribable. From working with your creditors, to negotiating your bills, to clever ways to save. My daughter will continue her Disney Articles. Posts were slow, even non-existent at times. I am a HUGE believer in having a gift stockpile.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

So, whether you’re reading an article or a review, you can trust that you’re getting credible and dependable information. Allstate life insurance Allstate life insurance can help provide financial security for a variety of needs, including college tuition, taking care of future generations and covering outstanding debts.

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