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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. Reducing Debt. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Out of Debt Again - H&R Block at Home Premium. Budgets are Sexy - Copy of Debt Free for Life.

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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. We need to learn that some things are worth waiting for, especially if it means we can avoid going into debt. So, how do you learn to put delayed gratification into effect? I would love to hear your story.

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