Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Today I wanted to share with you the names of some of my favourite blogs and why I like them. I like this blog because it practices what it preaches. The tips they share on their blog are tips they have tested and tried and can vouch for. They literally have a tip for every day of the year on how to live sustainable.

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Personal Finance Finance Green Debt 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

On friday, I hosted a post from Broke Professionals as part of a blog swap. Different members from the network paired up to post on each other’s blogs and discuss the topic of how to save money on everyday activities. It’s a great way to get to know one another and help give each other’s blogs some extra exposure.

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Swap Personal Finance Finance Saving Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? Think Again.

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Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2014

She runs MoneyZen Wealth Management , and has a financial blog geared toward helping women master their finances. How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” Kimberly Palmer.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2013

Simon @ Camp Travel Adventure shared his ideas for how to get a grant to travel. If you’re in the market for life insurance, make sure to check out Jules Wilson’s post over on Faithful With a Few shows us How to Find Affordable Life Insurance. The ABC’s of Debt Reduction. PET Archives. Have a great weekend!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

How is your summer? 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! How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage.

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

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. If so, check out SFB’s post on How to Find the Best Mortgage at Simple Finance Blog.

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Debt Fridays Win Green And Frugal 145

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I only started reading the blog when I saw Kristen’s post about her separation and was curious what had happened. I really wish I’d started reading the blog when I started following her on Instagram because it’s a lovely place to hang out. How did you get interested in saving money? They want me to buy all the things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The blog is suffering, time with the hubby is lacking, my to do list at home is growing exponentially, and the board I am on is also keeping me hopping. I was thinking the other day how much better I could do if days were 36 hours long and not just 24. Finding your dream job and how to land it. I have officially run out of fuel.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Make a Relationship Last at the Canadian Finance Carnival #71. The Frugal Toad graciously included the guest post, How to Save Money on Food Costs in the Festival of Frugality #319 as did My Wealth Builder in The Wealth Builder Carnival #62.

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Insurance Personal Finance Finance Debt 150

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Although I don’t claim to be an expert, I have learned many money saving tips through the past 7 years of running this frugal blog. How to know if coupons double. and much more.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. 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. I am still in shock.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. My husband was formerly an aerospace engineer but is now a stay-at-home-dad, and I run a blog called LivingWellSpendingLess.com. I’ve always been a total brown thumb but I am determined to finally figure out how to grow things. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan. Once we came to an agreement that paying off our non-mortgage debt was a priority, I put the plan into action. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan. After motherhood, this role was my dream job!

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

For more information about the spreadsheets and details on how to order, visit: Family Budget Spreadsheets. This blog was based on my very first spreadsheet, the Family Balance Sheet. 2021 Printable 12-Month Calendar (pdf) – Read How to Start a Budget to find out how this calendar can work for you.

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Budget Budgeting Family Property Taxes 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2014

If so, don’t miss Lisa’s post about how to Use Your Personal Network to Save Major $$$ on Your Wedding at Lisa Vs. The Loans. If so, follow these 3 Basic Rules from Bob at Dwindling Debt. Ben’s post from The Wealth Gospel is a must-read: How to Waste Time and Kill Productivity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

In his most recent mini-series, Matt Becker shares How to Start Investing From Scratch – Part 2 over at Mom and Dad Money. If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. How to Be Green and Save Money. Staring a home renovation?

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Fridays Finance Personal Finance Renovation 167

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. I tricked …nudged my husband into following along and together we wrote out our Debt Freedom Plan. Debt Free Stories. My Themes for 2015: 1.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Reader Asks About Selling Home to Pay Off Debt – [link] I agree. How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer [link] #. How to Compost Without Fancy Equipment [link] #. Paying Debt vs. Saving Money [link] I say pay off debt. Yakezie Blog Swap # 3 Roundup – [link] Check out what we all splurge on. #.

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Pay Off Debt Swap Debt Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

How about you? 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? Some people find themselves buried under student loan debt with little chance of ever paying it off. What do you think?

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

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JANUARY 4, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) Hot Deals – I also post any hot deals I find on my blog, so subscribe to my email alerts so you don’t miss out! Short on cash?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

over at Simple Finance Blog. Do you have debt on your mind? CAPI at Creating a Passive Income shares how you can Get Out Of Debt Using Passive Income. KK at Student Debt Survivor wrote about how her grandfather is truly the “grandfather” of frugal and shares her Financial Lessons Learned From My 80-Year-Old Grandfather.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) Hot Deals – I also post any hot deals I find on my blog, so subscribe to my email alerts so you don’t miss out! Short on cash?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #76 and included the guest post Staying Positive in a Bad Situation as did Thirty Six Months who hosted Carnival of Financial Camaraderie – Rain Man Edition. 20 and Engaged included my post, How to Have Stress Free Mornings , in the Yakezie Carnival – Setting Your Clocks Edition.

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Personal Finance Finance Las Vegas Budgeting 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week. Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. ” Dividend Growth Investor from Dividend Growth Investor shares how Dividend losers focus on excuses that prevent them from achieving their goals of financial freedom.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

Download a FREE 2014 Printable Calendar at the elli blog. The list of speakers includes Crystal from Money Saving Mom, Rachel Cruze from the Dave Ramsey Show, Mary Hunt of Debt Free Living and many more. One Good Thing By Jillee shows us how to Make Your Own Reusable “Swiffer” Pads and Cleaning Solution.

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November Used Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 1, 2014

I blog, so I always share my financial goals on my blog. Sometimes I procrastinate, but when I realize it’s almost time to update my financial goals on the blog, I suddenly become a lot more motivated. If you don’t blog, you can still find ways to be accountable. How much do you have in savings?

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Goals Financial Goals December Motivation 209

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Live Real, Now: Make Extra Money, Part 6: Setting Up a Site In this installment of the Make Extra Money series, LRN is going to show you how to set up a WordPress site. Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year. Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

. ” Dr Dean presents iPads And Tablets: Ten Ways To Keep ‘Em Safe While Traveling posted at The Millionaire Nurse Blog , saying, “iPad’s size and weight make them great for traveling Read all about how to help keep yours from the black hole that is ‘ airline lost and found.’

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. Stephan Marks presents How to Make Money with Paid Surveys posted at Promo Code Center. Here’s how we curb even the tiniest bit of lifestyle inflation while still spending on our priorities.&#.

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