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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction. While this may be one of the quickest ways to sock away money for the purpose of debt reduction, it’s likewise the least pleasurable.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. Update our Debt Freedom Plan to reflect lessons learned during this crisis.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. I didn’t get any financial education from my parents, but I did take an elective financial education course in college and it went in one ear an other the other, unfortunately.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality.