Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Together they paid off $23,000 in 16 months. Tell us about you and your family. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We knew the principles of Financial Peace University; however, we also met with a financial planner who was also a huge Dave Ramsey fan.

Debt Free 241

Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. Tell us about you and your family. I did pay a little extra each month, but we weren’t very intense about paying off everything, nor did we follow the debt snowball method- regardless, we still were able to pay off everything. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Which comes first: saving for an emergency OR paying off debt? Many personal finance experts believe in building an emergency fund to $1000 to get started and then pay off consumer debt. Once that debt is paid off then start building up you emergency fund to your desired number.

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127