Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. I have been doing my grocery shopping at a different GIANT store and I’m finding that they always have a lot of marked-down meat. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196. I only use cards that offer some type of cashback offer. Marked down meat!

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Why are we jumping through these hoops to be debt free? WHY do we want to be debt free? And they see me paying with cash at the grocery store. When we wrote our Debt Freedom Plan , I posted it on the refrigerator as a daily reminder for the two of us. ”, “What does debt freedom mean?” Dave Ramsey.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 17, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. For years, my husband and I didn’t consider OUR debts to be wrong. To us, debt was a necessary evil. Today’s assignment: Create a Plan to Eliminate Your Debt.

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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.

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Debt Credit Cards Credit College Tuition 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

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Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Are you currently in debt? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. Many of us have never been taught the basics as a child and once we reach adulthood, we find ourselves making poor financial decisions that take us down the road of debt. See where you can make cutbacks.

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Debt Finance Pay Off Debt Credit 113

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Personal loans are becoming more popular among people looking to consolidate debt and find lower interest rates than credit cards. Average loan rates by lender type Local banks and credit unions with brick-and-mortar stores have a reputation for competitive personal loan products. percent as of March 27, 2024.

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Debt Bank Banking Credit 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2013

They didn’t use credit (I’m not even sure they ever had a mortgage!) until late in life and then only credit cards. They paid off the card balance each month and bragged about using the credit card company ‘s money for free for a month. They had low paying jobs and huge debt loads.

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Used Parenting Credit Cards Debt 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 18, 2019

Here are some situations that could warrant the need for quick funding: Debts Must Be Settled: For those that care about their credit score, paying off a debt means making sure that each monthly payment is made on time, and in full. Failing to do so could be detrimental to that squeaky-clean credit! Credit Cards.

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Credit Cards Credit Debt Hawaii 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

Last night I had to work until 8 pm and then after that had to go and meet my hubby at the grocery store to pick up our stuff for the next couple weeks. Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Have you ever wondered How Secured Credit Cards Help You Repair Your Credit ?

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Debt Fridays Personal Finance Goals 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

Like I state on my About page , I was in debt and living a life that didn’t satisfy me. Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels. Do you buy things you didn’t know you wanted until you saw them in the store? What about signs?

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

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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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. But most people can’t go wrong with these award-winners.

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Credit Cards Credit December Airline 52

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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Personal Finance Finance 2005 Debt 186

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. At the time, I thought my income would quickly increase and everything would be easy to pay off, but I spent the second half of my twenties paying off that debt.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Buy Store Brands. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

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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Debt Finds Debt Free Television 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

One January, we received a very large credit card bill in the mail. I knew it was coming because we hadn’t planned for all of the gifts we bought in December and used a credit card to pay for them. I created my Special Purchases spreadsheet to help us plan for new appliances.

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Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. 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. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Melissa Batai presents 7 Ways to Use Your Freezer to Save at the Grocery Store posted at Mom’s Plans , saying, “This post gives seven ways people can use their deep freezers to help combat the rising cost of groceries. Kris presents The Three Rules of Leftovers posted at Cheap Healthy Good. Here’s how…&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post is from Charles at CreditDonkey, where he writes about frugal credit card deals and tips. Visit CreditDonkey.com to find and compare credit cards. Especially when it’s easy to store items like toothpaste, or tomato sauce. Not to mention, it will help keep you out of debt.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Credit Cards 154

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Check the sales papers in your local Sunday paper and see which stores have the best deals that week. Circle any items that would work for people on your list and hit the stores as soon as possible because sale items usually go quick. Many stores offer their customers special deals if they use their store credit card.

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Budgeting Budget Christmas Gifts 40

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Eliminate debt. Credit card debt and high-interest loans are costing you money that you could use in the long-run. Prepare to live on one income by paying down, or paying off, these debts. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. Buy second hand.

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Baby Debt Credit Cards Phone Service 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. ” Robert from My Multiple Incomes presents 5 Tips on How to Be a Better Negotiator , and says, “Not every store and place allows haggling and negotiating on their prices, but trying to negotiate won’t hurt either.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Saving Everyday

JUNE 22, 2012

Let me preface this by saying that my wish for all of you is that you have no credit card debt. But these days, having a major credit card is a must. Debit cards are just not always the same, especially when traveling. Benefits: 5% cash back on GAS, restaurants, department stores and more.

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Disney Disney World Used Credit Cards 69

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). If you achieve it, nothing happens, but if you don’t achieve it, the site will charge your credit card and donate money to a charity whose cause you hate. Consumers with better credit scores have better interest rates. Paying Off Debt. Spending Less.

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Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Couponing 101

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. * Give them a piggy bank to store their small change. source: [link] ).

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Saving Money Money Kids Debt 103

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2015

Have you ever had to listen to a dinner companion brag about the ‘free’ trip they took with their cash back reward cards, or watched as the person in front of you pondered which of the dozens of cards in their wallet they should use for this particular purchase? I don’t use cash back credit cards.

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Credit Cards Credit Used Airline 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt. Look for sources of cash that you can tap into and pay down debt. You give up rights to future payments, but the savings in interest on your credit cards could make the sale worth it. Wentworth for a lump-sum cash payout now.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

As with most popular sites on the web, Pinterest has become a channel for online retailers, so if I were to purchase everything that I liked exactly at the price I find it, it’s safe to say that I’d quickly be broke or worse, back in credit card debt.

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Money DIY Saving Money Saving 188

Finally Frugal

JANUARY 17, 2011

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned my 15 (almost 16) year old 'beater' car, which I'm trying to keep running until I'm debt-free. While on my way to the grocery store yesterday it did its little number, but much, much worse than it ever has been. or whether to use the money from my extra jobs, thereby NOT sending that money to my debt.

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Emergency Fund Debt Cars Car 45

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) or trying to save a little money each month to pay for gifts.

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Christmas Toys Gifts Bath and Body Works 80

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. I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100