Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 17, 2017
If you are going on to college in the fall, don’t let summer roll by without doing some preparation work to help you avoid typical college fail points. Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it. Read up on what colleges may offer.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 19, 2014
Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t have credit card debt, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%, so we thought we were doing okay. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different.
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The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. I think of the period of my life right after college my “quarter life crisis,” which included a series of money mistakes. I remember my mom showing me how she balanced the checkbook every month and paid bills.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 31, 2014
For me, my best financial lesson came from suffering through 10 years of near poverty, the consequence of picking a non-lucrative college major, then figuring out how to re-train and enter a highly rewarding profession – learning to be independent and self-sufficient, even from my spouse. Read more on my story in my book. Free money!
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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
When it comes to paying off your mortgage early, Money Master Mom knows 3 not-so-easy steps to take when doing so. Student Debt Survivor wants you to know a secret about paying off $30K in student loans. Money Bulldog has some great tips for how to decide when you should go it alone or hire a pro. 10 Cheap Ways to Relieve Stress.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 17, 2013
Read what to do with it from Investing for College Students. Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. For the working moms out there, make sure to read Frugal Rules’ working from home–a mom’s perspective. Managing Debt Is A Marathon Not A Sprint. Hope you have a great weekend.
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