Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

I’m sure you’ve heard: household debt is on the rise and consumerism is everywhere. Between credit card offers in the mail promising great rewards and the ability to borrow money for next to nothing, debt can be enticing. My experiences with debt have been 100% negative. Debt does much more damage than good, however.

Debt 206

Debt 2014 Credit Cards Consumerism 206

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

If you let yourself turn to consumerism excessively, you’ll likely become indebted. This can breed short sightedness as you struggle to deal with your debt. Consumerism. Of course consumerism is a deadly sin of finance. We’ll be much better off financially if we turn our backs on consumerism.

Personal Finance 222

Personal Finance Finance Consumerism Debt 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture. There’s no shame in ditching the second car and going down to a one car family to save money, pay back debt, or because you simply can’t afford the extras.

Budgeting 245

Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor. Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch. Make sure to check out Free From Broke’s list of best careers for the future before making any decisions.

Fridays 165

Fridays Life Insurance Insurance Consumerism 165

Finally Frugal

APRIL 18, 2011

The vast majority of these "money moves" involve some form of consumerism, whether it's purchasing the 'best' video camera, obtaining the 'best' rewards credit card, or buying a $350 thermostat to 'save' money on heating and cooling. Pay down debt. Here's some advice, and it's free: Save more money. Subscribe to Finally Frugal.

Consumerism 45

Consumerism Debt Credit Cards Cameras 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Reducing Debt. The Digerati Life shares insight as to when you should get help in trying to pay off your debt. Man vs. Debt shares with us how to not suck at our resolutions this year. We have done this for ages now. Investing Wisely.

January 113

January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Reducing Debt. Frugal Dad shares with us 10 Side Hustles that we can use to pay off our debt. I think I would have to agree, no debt is good debt.

February 113

February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113