Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked. Vanilla cupcakes I stored all my equipment in a dishpan in my dorm room. Eat at grocery stores!

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc. I live in a fairly transient town with lots of college students. helping out 7.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Ryan is a high school math teacher and also officiates college basketball (November thru March). We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

This is our very last non-mortgage loan and we send an extra payment every month as part of our Debt Freedom Plan. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. I’ll apply that money to the debt. An Update on Medi-Share – September 2017.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Pay Down Debt Yes, this is a good way to set yourself up financially. Getting out of debt should make the top three of your financial priorities. Besides, paying off your debt and keeping it at a healthy minimum will help your credit score rating. And if they don’t, you can use it as part of your retirement fund!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Here are some of the most common applications.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. The straw that broke the camel’s back was the phone call I received from Andrea: She was checking out of the grocery store with our 10 month old on her hip and our card was declined – insufficient funds. He and his wife paid off $52,000 in just 7 months.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 29, 2016

BevRAGE is a rebate app that pays you cash when you buy beer, wine, and liquor at stores, restaurants, and bars – sweet! I could have used that in college! I think I am speaking for the majority of us, that if they had this app in college, we would have no debt HAHAHA (I am joking by-the-way). Ibotta Credit, $3.00

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

As God is my witness, it WILL be the year that we pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt. At the time, we had 4 business loans and 1 student loan that were weighing on us, so we created our Debt Freedom Plan. We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

Are you so far in debt that you think you’ll never get out? Getting there is not just about executing a debt reduction plan or earning passive income. Paying off debt is great but having no quality of life in the process is not the way to do it. This post was written by Marie. . It takes time, sometimes a very long time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I wonder if that could be part of our national debt problem. He ended up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and only salvaged his estate by selling (after his death) his civil war memoirs. Lincoln was poor much of his life as well, losing everything in a joint venture on a store, but made a comeback with his income as a lawyer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Any loyalty program is designed to keep you coming back for more – to help you want to spend money in their store, on their merchandise. carries credit card debt of $15,325, although that figure is somewhat skewed by a small number of extraordinarily debt-stricken families and couples.”. Sure, I have heard the stories.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

He didn’t have his first job until the summer between high school graduation and college. I had reasonably good grades and planned to go to college after graduating. The Financial Benefits Of Attending Community College Before Is Private School Education Worth The Extra Expense? Activities. When did you get your first job?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. One neighbor took out wooden shelving and put it on the curb and it now is used in our basement to store canned goods. I wash out the condiment containers and use them to store the dry ingredients for my smoothies.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. The biggest would be the student loans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Sure you know you are in debt over your head. So you continue to get further in debt as you continue to spend. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? Stay away from the stores unless you need something. Related posts: How to Graduate College Without Being Broke.

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JULY 26, 2011

Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 9, 2012

You can load money to it anytime, so it would be perfect for, say, a college student. Use your card at millions of locations around the world: in stores, online and at ATMs! Think of it as PRE-paying for whatever your heart desires and getting a FREE $25 bucks out of it! NO credit check! Spends like cash!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Best credit card for college students Earn triple rewards on everyday spending categories like dining, entertainment, streaming and groceries. Tracking your rewards The rewards you earn on your card are stored in a rewards account that you can access when you log into your card account online or, often, from the issuer’s mobile app.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Spending more than you can afford will definitely put you either in grave debt, or it can even make you bankrupt at some point. Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. I’m Doing OK!

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 30, 2012

You could order one for vacations or even your kids (perfect for college students). You can load money to it anytime, so it would be perfect for, say, a college student. Use your card at millions of locations around the world: in stores, online and at ATMs! NO credit check! Spends like cash! Great idea Kelly!!

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 19, 2012

You can load money to it anytime, so it would be perfect for, say, a college student. Use your card at millions of locations around the world: in stores, online and at ATMs! Think of it as PRE-paying for whatever your heart desires and getting a FREE $25 bucks out of it! NO credit check! Spends like cash!

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Saving Everyday

JULY 4, 2012

You can load money to it anytime, so it would be perfect for, say, a college student. Use your card at millions of locations around the world: in stores, online and at ATMs! Think of it as PRE-paying for whatever your heart desires and getting a FREE $25 bucks out of it! NO credit check! Spends like cash! Who says no to free money!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The College Investor: Start Automatic Investing in 2012 – How you can automate your investing in 2012 the easy way. The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Arm yourself with the stores return policy, and a smile.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. If you have been to the grocery store anytime over the course of past few months then you have definitely seen how food prices have escalated. Tax Debt Help presents Savers Tax Credit: Get Rewarded for Retirement.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Try Reny’s, a regional department store chain, for Maine souvenirs instead of pricey gift shops. That’s not right. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? The same is true for Maine.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

When you purchase that $4 coffee or that small $10 worth of impulse buys at the corner store, it might not seem like much. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. Not only will this make your life easier as a mom, but they will grow up to be adults who are smart about savings and less likely to fall into serious debt.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

On top of standard home insurance coverage like dwelling, personal property, loss of use and liability, Allstate customers may include coverage for water backups, sports equipment, electronic data recovery and even business items stored at home.

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