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Are You Middle Class?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Folks here (and everywhere) seem to value the ability to move ahead, for each generation to do better than the prior, to get an education, to be self-made, to own that house, and be materially well grounded. Maybe that is why our credit card bills are so high! Census and IPUMS-USA, University of Minnesota.

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The Holiday Hit List

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Fairbault Woolen has been making high quality scarves for 150 years at the Historic Cannon Mill in Minneapolis, Minnesota. No doubt she’ll wear this little luxury well. We all know a diva that will wear this well. He can “stashe” this pocket comb in his wallet like he would a credit card for on the go grooming.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota. I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. I ended up taking Financial Peace University as well. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. Tell us about yourself.