Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. She is the author of the successful website, Living Well Spending Less , where she writes about finding the Good Life on a budget. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Free Debt Finds Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Hope your week went well. I have long days working all day and then going to class at night; Not to mention I have to find time to study and get homework done. Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you? Happy Friday everyone. My week, just like last week has been a blur. How is your summer?

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

I learned quickly that the costs add up and that budgeting is of utmost importance if you want to graduate without thousands of dollars worth of debt. It’s alarming how many classes that I had that required a textbook, which after buying, I only opened once or twice (for things that I could have searched on the internet).

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College Library Rent Saving 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2012

Weights, cardio machines, mats, fitness balls, and even some classes to switch it up. They can cost anywhere from $25-$75/month, and that’s usually not including any classes, such as yoga, zumba, or spin classes. Well, every woman feels loved once her man remembers their anniversary. Why does that matter?

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Green Frugal Cycle Green And Frugal 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. Household debt stood at $13,200,000,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2010 (according to a 2011 ‘‘Flow of Funds’’ report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).

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United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2015

And if you only have a high school education, it’s well-known that getting a bachelor’s degree will allow you to earn more throughout your life than if you stopped at the high school level. You obviously don’t want to re-take any classes as that wouldn’t be frugal.

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Student Frugal College Education 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. I love photography, archery, yoga, reading self-help books, taking spinning classes and being with my friends and family as much as possible. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Capital One SavorOne Student Cash Rewards Credit Card Our pick for: Bonus cash back categories that stay the same Among cards aimed at students, the $0-annual-fee Capital One SavorOne Student Cash Rewards Credit Card is near the head of the class. You’ll make more progress toward eliminating your debt.

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Credit Cards Student Credit College 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Frank presents Passively Managed Funds posted at Individual Investor Strategies , saying, “Short-term mutual fund trading is a zero sum game played against other very well informed mutual fund traders and other securities market traders.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Some banks also hit you with a loss of a portion of principal as well, so it’s important to read the rules and check CD rates before you invest. But when inflation falls, the bond’s payment falls as well. I consider those more risky because you have not just the interest rate risk, but the default risk as well.”

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April Lowes CD Bank 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

While the plot, acting, music composition, and special effects are normally what others focus on when watching this movie, there are actually quite a few lessons in personal finance that can be learned from The Dark Knight as well. Well it does. Number 8 : Glen at Free From Broke tells us what a credit card number is. Would you do it?

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Money Personal Finance Finance Credit Cards 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Well worth the money. Exercise Other Times as Well. I joined the YMCA downtown, close to my job and used their equipment and joined some of the classes. The leader of the company’s corporate challenge event. Get Out of Debt…Sleep Debt That Is. When I was 50, I took up jogging.

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At Home Home Work At&T 198

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! I was in 4th grade, and had 2 younger siblings when they began their debt-repayment journey. We also all had academic scholarships to help with costs.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Manage Your Debts Managing your debts is a biggy when it comes to avoiding financial disaster. Spiraling debt is the biggest single cause of financial distress out there. Credit card debt remains at an all time high; this is the first debt to attack and get under control. I’m sure everyone.

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Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

You must control your debt. You must persist in living below your means to stay out of debt and save. Each new property adds both debt and income as well as future equity. What makes millionaires different from the merely affluent or the middle-class? You can’t spend more than you earn. Persistence.

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Making Real Estate Garage Sale Debt 229

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I had $56,000 of debt when I decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free? The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook.

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves. Well here are some.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She paid off $41,587 in debt in 14 months! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1. We wanted to enter into marriage debt free. (He Where are you from? in 14 months.The

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When you invest in a money market fund, your money buys a collection of high-quality, short-term government, bank or corporate debt. Where to buy mutual funds: Mutual funds are available directly from the companies that manage them, as well as through discount brokerage firms. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to buy stocks.

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Real Estate Bank Banking Money 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

You have to pay for tuition, books, and your child’s living expenses as well as many other expenses. As a parent, you want to be able to contribute as much as possible so that your child will not have to apply for student loans and go into debt. Sending a child to college is very expensive.

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Life Insurance Financial Goals Insurance Taxes 203