Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I wonder if that could be part of our national debt problem. He ended up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and only salvaged his estate by selling (after his death) his civil war memoirs. Lincoln was poor much of his life as well, losing everything in a joint venture on a store, but made a comeback with his income as a lawyer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2014

Christmas and New Years with friends and family went well though. Here are some great articles from this week. If so, follow these 3 Basic Rules from Bob at Dwindling Debt. 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 about you guys?

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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. Deacon @ Well Kept Wallet paid off debt in 18 months and is inviting readers to do the same. The ABC’s of Debt Reduction. Life is meant to be enjoyed not just lived. How about you guys? What do you do to find balance? PET Archives.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

The money you tap from your home’s equity can be used to consolidate higher-interest debt or to improve your home. Homeowners who have improved their credit score or lowered their debt-to-income ratio, for example, might be eligible for a better rate today if they refinance. Ideally, you’ll also get a lower rate in the process.

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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. Get Out of Debt. Are you ready? Create a Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Hope you are doing well. Here are some great articles from this week. at Debt Roundup. 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. Happy Friday everyone. The last few weeks for me have been pretty hectic. What about you all? Any great plans?

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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. We are pay as you go type people. It’s a pain to track the programs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2013

In Tips to Reduce Stress and Sleep Better the author says: “What we think, how we think, what we expect, and what we tell ourselves often determine how we feel and how well we manage rising stress levels. When I catch myself working over my stress issue, I consciously switch to a new thought. Get Healthy'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. If one of your resolutions or goals this year is to lose weight, don’t miss Well Kept Wallet’s tips for how to get paid to lose weight. 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.

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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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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

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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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 20, 2011

We certainly don't want to go into debt either. Did you know that you need to clean the outside of your refrigerator as well as the inside? I didn't and I found this article helpful, How to Avoid Refrigerator Repairs. I don't want to drain the emergency fund, which could easily happen when the AC needs replaced.

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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.” Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. This must be a hot topic lately because I have read numerous articles about it. I wasn’t managing my money very well. Reducing Debt. Managing Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Well, this time I have done it again and put together some good laughs for you to enjoy on your Monday morning. 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. Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Well break down some of the ways to keep your data safe, and tell you what your liability is if your identity is stolen. ” Managing Debt. ” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful? Here are 5 steps to painlessly become debt free.

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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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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. And don’t forget to enter this giveaways on these blogs as well: Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. The winner will be chosen using random.org. Bargain Briana.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? I’m sure many of your friends would appreciate the cozy home setting as well as the affordability of it all. Find better ways to cut back on costs and reach your savings goal, as well as find better ways to make your money earn you more money.

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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. companies should not treat workers this way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Well, it’s here, the final countdown to the big day we have all been anticipating; the Superbowl. As far as what team I am rooting for, well, that would be THE PACK! 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It paid really well, especially for the age I was at. Things went well for a while; I was paying my bills and traveling. You see, I was too young to fully appreciate what I had and I didn’t manage my money as well as I should. Reducing Debt.

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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? I have done that as well ! Actually it means saving as much money as you can before Christmas !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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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 25, 2011

I highly recommend checking out some of their articles and help me cheer them on to financial success. Racism, bullying, marriage, divorce, debt, etc.; Not only is this blog visually appealing but there are a plethora of articles on it dealing with living green. Well there you have it; a list of some of my favourite blogs.

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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. Follow these cost reduction strategies consistently and you can stack up huge lifetime savings as well. 34,680 Personal Care.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 20, 2016

Late payments ruin your credit score as well, making it difficult to get loans for things you really need a car or a home. More purchases equals more spent money equals more credit card debt. If you do spend that much, can you pay off the debt? Don’t get a new card every time a clerk suggests it. Just say no.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Author of Forbes article Why You Should Take Joel Greenblatt’s ‘Magic Formula’ Stocks Seriously , Charles Sizemore thinks it works, others don’t. Also, my spouse and I are both buy and hold investors, so the selling part didn’t clique well with us. Greenblatt maintains a web site Magicformulainvesting.com.

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For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

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. But you can save even more by using them as well! What does Credit Sesame do? The greatest perk of Credit Sesame, it’s 100% Free! Automatically enter to win $250!

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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

If there is money left in your budget at the end of the pay period, move it to savings as well. I save it until the end of every month and apply it to our debt. (**I am not a financial guru, nor do it play one on t.v.**). Stick to your budget, and try to spend even less. In my book, rebate checks equal easy savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

My grandfather wasn’t well enough to fly in for the wedding but he did send a gift in the mail along with his blessing. You see, family is number one for me in my life and I don’t do well with “big elephants&# that get in the way of my relationships with them. I don’t do “half way&# very well.

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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

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. Look at your current savings as well. It can feel like a lot to handle, particularly because your well-being and the well-being of your family are at stake.

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