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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder makes a great point that life becomes a lot easier if we just simplify it in his post: Happiness is everything: Saving Money and Buying Time. at Debt Roundup. Any great plans?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Check out Mr.CBB’s post about Thanksgiving: Being Thankful On A Budget at Canadian Budget Binder. Grayson from Debt Roundup recently took out an auto loan and shared the reasons why in his When Opportunity Knocks post. What do you all have planned for the weekend?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Elias Cortez, from Dallas, TX is currently a freelance writer specializing in writing on education and career information articles. View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. Create a Budget. Get Out of Debt. Are you ready?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our editorial staff. Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2011

If one of your New Year’s resolutions or goals was to manage your budget better in 2011, like millions of other people, then you really should check out Mint.com. This FREE budgeting software helps you manage all your personal finances, including bank accounts, credit cards, and investments, all in one place. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

Pauline from Reach Financial Independence shares 5 ways to get out of debt , to show how you can accelerate your debt payments to become debt free earlier. Grayson from Debt RoundUp wants to know Why is Prepaid Such a Dirty Word? PET Archives : Children’s Music on a Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2013

In part of my downtime, I have been able to read some great articles this week. Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder checks the pros and cons of renting and buying. Deacon @ Well Kept Wallet paid off debt in 18 months and is inviting readers to do the same. Jose @ The Wise Dollar introduces us to Envelope Budgeting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Don’t miss Danielle’s Tips for Creating an Engaging and Profitable Website at Saving Without a Budget. Bob from Dwindling Debt wants to know, Can you Really Go Contract Free with your Smart Phone? I told him I would help spread the word so here you go.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Christmas Gifts on a Budget. When you’re on a tight budget, you may think that your Christmas shopping will only yield cheap gifts. Even on a tight budget, you can purchase gifts that look expensive. Your friends and family will never know that you were on a tight budget. It doesn’t have to be that way though.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2014

Here are some great articles from this week. If so, don’t miss Lisa’s post about how to Use Your Personal Network to Save Major $$$ on Your Wedding at Lisa Vs. If so, follow these 3 Basic Rules from Bob at Dwindling Debt. Christmas and New Years with friends and family went well though. How about you guys? over at Gajizmo.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

My friend Jackie over at The Debt Myth has created a Pay Off Debt App which I think is very cool. She has lived the journey of being sunken in debt and then freeing herself and now she is trying to help others do the same with her new app. It really makes me happy. This week I wanted to share a giveaway with you. Best of luck.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2012

See Debt Run. iHeart Budgets. This article was written by Denise. Before we get to the entry form, lets give a shout out to all of the generous bloggers that have sponsored this giveaway: Modest Money. Outlier Model. Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses. Freedom Thirty Five. When Life Gives You Lemons. Prairie Eco-Thrifter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget. Do you dream of making the leap to self-employment?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

I talk a little more about this in my article about my marriage misconceptions. 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. Quite frankly, the answer is no.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2013

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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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Cat at Budget Blonde has come a long way in her financial and personal journeys. 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. PET Archives.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Learn how you can amend regular over spending habit and stick to the budget. Well, not to worry.

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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. MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out.

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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. So what did they do?

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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. Joanna at Our Freaking Budget wonders if we’re all just working for the weekend. And it’s even harder when mishaps occur. PET Archives.

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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

JULY 25, 2013

Travelling on a budget as a young adult or recent graduate can be expensive. 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 Live your Dream Life Debt Free. Mike from The Financial Blogger asks a tough question: Is College Worth it?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I loved the article, so I started hitting up your archives. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. Once I was out of college, without debt, I had the freedom to make choices about what I would do and where I would work. I found you through your post, “Soap Is Cheap, in Sept 2021. That is priceless.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2014

Those of us who had stocks , bonds, and mutual funds saw our net worth rise, but many (perhaps as many as 50% of us, according to CNN Money article M illions see no benefit from soaring stock prices ) missed out. The market has soared in the past year. If you don’t have any stock market investments, how can you get in on the action?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? and says, “The big debt clock is over $14 trillion now, but this other one is approaching $1 trillion, and may affect you more directly.&#. How about you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. ” 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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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save? How much of your salary should you save? And what do you need to do each month? What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? So, what do you do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Retirement has become an uncertain landscape for many families as they’ve watched economic markets shift and debt grow while financial burdens wreak havoc. Depending on how organized you are with your money, you may already have an accurate depiction of your budget.

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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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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 4, 2011

Almost every day I’ve followed a link from the newsletter to an interesting and informative article about things like building savings, building and sticking to a budget, understanding the stock market, and the like. Understand and manage debt. Get beauty tricks for any budget!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Submit your blog article using the carnival submission form. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You?

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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. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. ©2009-11 Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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