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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

But we must change these statistics. But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. It’s taking forever for us to accomplish the step we’re on (paying off our non-mortgage debt), but we keep plugging away.

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Are You Heading for Financial Disaster?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Like I state on my About page , I was in debt and living a life that didn’t satisfy me. Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels. Create a Budget If you don’t have an up-to-date budget, create one. So, how did you do?

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Take Control of Your Retirement Planning in 2016

Family Balance Sheet

Here are some interesting statistics for you to ponder: 60% of Americans have less than $25,000 saved for their retirement. Starting today, take charge of your finances. It was my way to contribute to our finances while I was staying at home with her. And as the book pointed out, it is actually quite alarming.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Reducing Debt. What did you do? Now, on to the PEP’s of the week.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. Shopping over your lunch hour can rack up mounds of debt, simply because impulse shopping involves random purchases of merchandise we have little need for. Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home.

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Thrifty Thinking: Valentine's Day

Motherhood Moments

billion on the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's Best Places for Valentine’s Day. V-Day Debt Is Worth It for Some People. Almost 1 in 5 Americans think a Valentine’s Day gift is worth going into credit card debt. Dinner May Be Too Expensive. Financial Infidelity Hurts.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Take a moment to watch them.