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

MAY 21, 2012

Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards. But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? Are you a fan of Pinterest?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake.

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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. Thats better, isn’t it?

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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 4, 2011

The strategies did keep us out of debt however, and instilled in us habits of self-reliance, attitudes of ‘we can do that’ and a measure of life-long thriftiness that we might not otherwise have had. is based on a Billshrink.com article – Dining on a budget. We took infrequent vacations. 91,404 Entertainment.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We have been saving for our vacation to Asia since last year and we have been successful at this. 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. Reducing Debt. How about you? Congrats!!

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 20, 2016

More purchases equals more spent money equals more credit card debt. If you do spend that much, can you pay off the debt? A splurge vacation? Do leave a copy of the front and back of each card behind, perhaps with a trusted friend or loved one, when you go on vacation, and bring the help line phone numbers with you.

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 8, 2011

In any case, I came across an article with suggestions for how to use this windfall. Although the article doesn't mention it, I think this extra money could enhance your health by paying for a gym membership - as long as you actually use it; Finally, how about having some well-earned fun?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

The best thing is there is light at the end of the tunnel; I will be leaving on vacation next week and won’t be back until late April. 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. Do you ever suffer from debt envy?

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 11, 2011

I know a lot of people move this money into a separate vacation or fun money savings account. I save it until the end of every month and apply it to our debt. Stick to your budget, and try to spend even less. If there is money left in your budget at the end of the pay period, move it to savings as well. Finally, I have to tell you.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2011

Great article. Not Made of Money tells us how we can save for our vacation ahead of time. Money Crashers tells us 15 ways we can have a vacation at home. Reducing Debt. If you do get a raise, put it towards your debt so you can be one step closer to financial freedom. I love my vacation time when I can recharge.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Alexa from Defeat Our Debt has some great tips for those of you struggling to pay off your debt. Don’t miss her post on 5 Drastic Ways to Free Up Money for Debt Repayment. No matter where your next vacation takes you, you’ll w ant to save as much money as possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2015

In Forbes article Are You a Sucker for Cash Back Credit Card Offers? As article How Is Cashback Profitable For Credit Card Companies? How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip Why I Use Cash The post Why I Don’t Use Cash Back Credit Cards appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Rewards may disappear.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

However, if you’re saving for something specific like a vacation, it’s easier to find the motivation to keep saving instead of spending. Not only will this make your life easier as a mom, but they will grow up to be adults who are smart about savings and less likely to fall into serious debt.

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