Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. Of course, this concept is true whether the little things are positive or negative.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

I can only hope that she makes the decision to take control of her finances by finding a living space and a lifestyle that she can both live with and afford to support in the long term. Have you ever sacrificed your long term financial well being for convenience and ease in the short term? Absolutely not. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. Of course, there are some tasks that are dictated by others, such as when we must pay taxes or submit certain information to government entities. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances. Set financial goals for the year.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We used my app to track our progress while we were paying off our house, and of course I ran a zillion different scenarios. Of course, as we paid off debts that gave us more money to put toward the remaining ones, so that made a huge difference as time went on. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I have been sharing my passion for simple living on GrowingSlower.com since 2011, and I now have added the Real Mom’s Guide series of books and courses to further encourage my readers! We got an unexpected tax return, which of course went toward the loans. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Stressed out, we ventured into Dave Ramsey’s online Financial Peace University home course for help. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. Prioritize.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

For these men, the problem is that, to them, image is important — more important even than being financially secure. And, of course, the wedding, the house, the clothes, the car, and other trappings are all indications of how much money they have. Unfortunately, that type of behavior is not financially sustainable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

When it comes to you finances, are you doing okay, but know you could be doing better? So, don’t set goals based on a monthly budget that has some wiggle room in it for fun things, things that enhance your life. You know your finances and where that line is between reasonable and too much. Get Specific with Goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Carrying around an extra fifty or hundred pounds of weight all day, every day is certainly not simpler in the long term- on joints or health or finances. The second strategy is to practice long-term goals. Setting Financial Goals: Make Them Smart and Simple How to Change Bad Habits to Maintain Healthy Ones Guide to Laddering.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

We decided to declare it our year of health and align our diets and become more healthy, invest more in our community at church and clean up our finances. Soon after making that decision we found out our church in Chattanooga would be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. We followed FPU which was a 9 week course.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

After that, we paid off the remaining $20,000 of debt over the course of 9 months. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? What are your financial goals now? I am the nerd and he is the free spirit.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? We talk about finances almost every day though because its who we are. He will probably start that back up (cash flowed of course). What are your financial goals now?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. We have been using this system ever since.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Investing in the financial markets might sound like one of the scariest parts of managing your finances, but it’s also potentially the most rewarding. That makes investing one of the best things that Americans of any age can do to get on the road toward financial well-being. A savings account just won’t build wealth.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. I explored this by reading some of the best financial books out there that tackle the psychological issues in which people use money in unhealthy ways.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years!

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

We swore we would never finance a car again. We took his Financial Peace course once before we were married and twice afterwards…and now Barry teaches it. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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