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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

Family Balance Sheet

Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. They’re still working on developing their goals for 2017. Make a commitment. .

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today, instead of cheering for Octoberfest, lets cheer to our success as bloggers, as a network, and as individuals. Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work? Money Reasons: Why I Got An American Express Blue Cash Card MR loves reward credit cards. Read his take on this great rewards card.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are also working on planning our trip to Asia. We have had some kinks with our itinerary and corresponding flights so we have be trying to plan a route that works with the flight patterns. Last night we were up late trying to finalize a plan that would work. A few years ago my credit took a bit of a hit.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

t Paydown Your Credit Cards. Crystal presents 5 Credit Card Mistakes You Want to Avoid. Credit cards can be a great tool but these mistakes are all too common. Avoid them and you’ll do fine in the world of credit. Glen Craig presents Credit Cards for Excellent Credit.

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The Holiday Hit List

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Tis the only necklace you’ll need for holiday cheer! Try it long & classic for your work day, add the sparkle strand for a festive holiday luncheon, and don the full set to make a bold statement for a night on twinkle town. He can “stashe” this pocket comb in his wallet like he would a credit card for on the go grooming.

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