Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings and I missed a few days due to schedule conflicts. Finding extra money is a game for me. I found $1681 and $3433.68, respectively.

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March Money Donation Credit Cards 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Andrea at So Over This knows how costly it is to stay on top of the bills each month and shared her 3 Tips for Saving Money on Your Internet. Grayson from Debt Roundup recently took out an auto loan and shared the reasons why in his When Opportunity Knocks post. Want to learn more about the Roth IRA?

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Debt Fridays Thanksgiving Budgeting 160

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. burden for us at first were the medical bills.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

Happy Friday Everyone. 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? I hope you have all had a great week. I can’t wait.

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Vacation Fridays Indonesia Personal Finance 169

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings, but I was super busy in May and wasn’t able to get to the donation center. Finding extra money is a game for me.

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Money May Donation 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Sure you know you are in debt over your head. So you continue to get further in debt as you continue to spend. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? But, you can’t escape your life and the bills will follow you. You have pizza every Friday night.

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Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. With just one emergency such as a car breaking down or, in the US, a medical bill, many could be in a very precarious position. I put $25 per paycheck into my savings account every second Friday. I have been there.

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Building Emergency Fund Money Savings Account 225

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. Friday: Ham & Bean Soup – Used ham hocks that have been in the freezer for several months. This money went into our regular checking account, but I’d like to start directing it towards our debt. I LOVE the reprieve from high gas/electric bills.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

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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 Money Money Kids Debt 103

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

The Amateur Financier presents Frugal Friday – Honeymoons. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. Set up automatic bill payment so that you’re never late on payments again. Tax Debt Help presents Savers Tax Credit: Get Rewarded for Retirement. Save Money this Spring: #3.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Some of the best deals can be found on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find good deals throughout December. Using your store credit card to save on Christmas gifts doesn’t mean you have to throw yourself into massive debt. All it takes are a few simple tips and a bit of time.

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Budgeting Budget Christmas Gifts 40

Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Then on Friday, I ended up spending over $500 at the vet with a sick cat. Unfortunately, my credit card bill has now expanded to match the frustration I was feeling last week as I cleaned up the floor multiple times. I can pay all of my bills and then some. I have four jobs. I'm healthy. Time to stop whining.

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Emergency Fund Bills Cat Credit Cards 45