Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 8, 2013

Personal debt has unfortunately become a way of life in the 21 st century with levels reaching all time highs. A recent survey in the US showed that increasing numbers of people are filing for bankruptcy as their debts reach levels they simply cannot service. Managing your debt is vital if you are to avoid going down this road.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. The most enjoyable part of this whole thing though has been meeting all of you. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

Last night I had to work until 8 pm and then after that had to go and meet my hubby at the grocery store to pick up our stuff for the next couple weeks. When it comes to managing your money, sometimes it has to be First Values and Goals, Then Strategies , as Emily from Evolving Personal Finance highlights.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Are you a current student or someone who’s currently paying off student loan debt? Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

I will be spending my weekend working at an out of town business meeting. Here are some great articles from this week. If you’re in the market for a new car, make sure to read Grayson’s post where he wonders, Should You Pay Cash or Finance Your Next Vehicle? at Debt Roundup. What about you all?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Just like any other loan, you apply for refinancing, which includes a thorough check of your credit, income, employment history and finances. The money you tap from your home’s equity can be used to consolidate higher-interest debt or to improve your home. Ideally, you’ll also get a lower rate in the process.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 1, 2013

It’s important for women to be able to stand on their own as you never know when there might be a tragedy where the person who normally takes care of the finances in the relationship or the family will no longer be there. I am all for dividing up the household tasks but I think everyone needs to be aware of their financial situation.

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