Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 24, 2012

I was raised with frugal parents that tried to install in me proper money management and even though I always paid off everything on time, I never managed to save money. Then more than a year ago something in me changed after a health scare and I realized that it’s important to pay off debt and save more than ever.

Pay Off Debt 94

Pay Off Debt Debt Credit Cards Frugal Parenting 94

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). 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. Tell us about yourself.

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! How much debt did you pay off?

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? How about you? What do you think?

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. This leaves not much left to save for retirement.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. They’re all designed to help you save money, pay off debt, and achieve your financial goals, so please take advantage of them.

Budget 130

Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130