Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2013

A relative of mine gradually lost income and assets over a 20 year period, having lifestyle downsizing forced on him multiple times and in multiple ways, from loss of cars all the way to loss of hot water for showering and money for food. He refused to get a job, find a roommate or develop any source of income.

Real Estate 240

Real Estate Taxes Money Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Using cash is seems tougher psychologically. According to a survey (the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice) done in late 2012 done by the Federal Reserve banks and reported in Cash Continues to Play a Key Role in Consumer Spending: Evidence from the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice cash is the most used retail payment method.

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Used Credit Cards Gasoline Consumer 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2015

A 2012 study , reported in Personality and Individual Differences found that an attitude of gratitude correlated positively with self-reported heath. You have to be willing to delay gratification, which many find hard to do. Money Tips' Gratitude can make you healthier. As the author of Can Gratitude Reduce Costly Impatience?

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Gratitude Grandchildren Psychology Kids and Family 100

Saving With Shellie

MAY 14, 2012

I will be teaching them throughout Central Texas so you can find one near you! Shopping Psychology – including how to avoid common traps at the supermarket and the things that stores and product marketers DON’T want you to know! Learn the strategies to keep YOUR money in YOUR wallet, even with limited time!

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Swap Austin Arlington Psychology 71

Saving With Shellie

MAY 21, 2012

I will be teaching them throughout Central Texas so you can find one near you! Shopping Psychology – including how to avoid common traps at the supermarket and the things that stores and product marketers DON’T want you to know! Learn the strategies to keep YOUR money in YOUR wallet, even with limited time!

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Swap Austin Arlington Saving 61

Finally Frugal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Here's a more organized update (and then I'll explain my dilemma): Here's where things stand now, in early-mid September 2012: Second Mortgage Debt: $31,400::::$25,176. Here's what it looked like in late May 2012: Second Mortgage Debt: $31,400::::$25,442. Student Loan Debt: $61,762::::$29,318. Student Loan Debt: $61,762::::$39,070.

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Debt Student Taxes January 45