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. Thats better, isn’t it?

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Family Balance Sheet

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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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. * It is time to change and that change is going to happen with our kids! Crazy, right?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. The pack comes with entertaining books, 6 audio CDs, and other fun interactive tools to get kids excited. ©2009-11 Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

That would just be silly and… Jeffrey presents Money Rules Book Review: A Quick Guide to Finances posted at Money Spruce , saying, “I recently checked out the new book Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security by Jean Chatzky. ” Managing Debt. Here are 5 steps to painlessly become debt free.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

This must be a hot topic lately because I have read numerous articles about it. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. Reducing Debt. I think I would have to agree, no debt is good debt.

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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.” ” Money and control in a relationship is a complex and powerful topic. My own examples are a bit more mundane. Take turns at money management as well.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? The more dogs you book, the more money you’ll make. Or make $20-$30 per day doing doggy daycare (one-dog price).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Read this article to better understand what goes on at your place of employment. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it. Reducing Debt. What a great resource. You are more likely to get honest advice.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

We have gone to the library before and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves…there are books on everything these days. This article stood in my mind because I recently got in my car to drive it and realized how dirty it is. Reducing Debt. Personal Finance by the Book asked us what Winnie the Pooh character we were.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

I’m always on the look out for investment books I haven’t yet read. There is another called the “Magic Formula” described by Joel Greenblatt in his book “The Little Book that Beats the Market” This is reportedly also based on value investing principles. My copy has a copyright date of 2008.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Sandy presents Video: Beware of Illegal Debt Collection Practices posted at My Cheapass Blog , saying, “Some debt collectors will try anything to get you to pay, even some illegal tactics.func&#. Over the last decade, this book has helped me to save thousands of dollars on our housing, transportation, food and clothes.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. Money Crashers tells us where we can get free ebooks and audio books. Reducing Debt. If you are currently looking to improve your work situation, give this article a read. Where are you at?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 8, 2011

Books, coloring books, crayons, puzzles, games – these are all gifts that seem to have gone to the wayside, but can be found at a really great price. BIO: Tracie helped her family eradicate more than $37,000 in debt. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Family Balance Sheet

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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For the Mommas

JANUARY 11, 2011

In my book, rebate checks equal easy savings. I save it until the end of every month and apply it to our debt. If there is money left in your budget at the end of the pay period, move it to savings as well. I know a lot of people move this money into a separate vacation or fun money savings account. Finally, I have to tell you.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I loved the article, so I started hitting up your archives. I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! My cat satisfying his thirst!

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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. – I try not to judge a book by i’s cover because usually the cover very seldom reveals what is written inside of the book.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

Each week I am going to pick an “editor’s pick&# , one article for each category and explain why the article stuck with me. We are on a saving path, one that has us debt free and retiring early. This article made me sit and think about my life and my frugality. Reducing Debt. Managing Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Usually when I walk home, I listen to a book. Well yesterday, my book finished half way through the walk so I decided to turn on some tunes. Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. Great article. Reducing Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2015

When I tried to book flights with my miles, I either didn’t have enough on the right airline, or my date was a black out date. In Forbes article Are You a Sucker for Cash Back Credit Card Offers? As article How Is Cashback Profitable For Credit Card Companies? No one reads the fine print, who has time – right?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” 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. Will this trend continue throughout the year, or will consumer credit card debt follow the same path it has in previous years? Here are the answers.

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