Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Are you currently in debt? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. Many of us have never been taught the basics as a child and once we reach adulthood, we find ourselves making poor financial decisions that take us down the road of debt. See where you can make cutbacks.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. We just finished paying off our non-mortgage debts and now we were considering taking out a car loan.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 2, 2023

Stay-at-home-parents need life insurance as well as working parents - they may not have income to replace, but there can often be extra childcare costs, depending on the age of the children at home. It's not an easy topic to think about, and it's not always easy to know exactly how much you need - but anything is better than nothing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

If you work out at home, there is very little prep work – just jump into your sweats and start. Unlike Miss T and her Sweat at Home, Skip the Gym posts , I’m not too imaginative about making up the right exercises to do. Related posts: The Pros and Cons of Choosing Home Exercise Over a Gym Membership. Use Electronics.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

I don't know about you, but I try to support and learn about local businesses in my home city and wherever I travel. I seek those out at home and when I'm when I'm on vacation, so I know my money is going into the local economy instead of some big conglomerate.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. My husband was formerly an aerospace engineer but is now a stay-at-home-dad, and I run a blog called LivingWellSpendingLess.com. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. The summit is online and you can view from the comforts of your own home! Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. The New Year New You Financial Summit.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. and realized we should pay off this debt as quickly as possible.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While Susan did not work outside of the home, she treated her role as the family office manager as a job and helped her family achieve financial independence over the course of her marriage. I read this book around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time workforce to stay at home with our new baby.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The blog is suffering, time with the hubby is lacking, my to do list at home is growing exponentially, and the board I am on is also keeping me hopping. Calling all homeowners: Make sure to read iHeartBudgets’ post about how a simple home maintenance exercise saved $300,000. I have officially run out of fuel.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. I tricked …nudged my husband into following along and together we wrote out our Debt Freedom Plan. Debt Free Stories. My Themes for 2015: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. I got tired of being left at home because I had a day job, so now we get to travel together and create our own adventures. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. helping out 7.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Buy Store Brands. Embrace the Food Network.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. It’s taking forever for us to accomplish the step we’re on (paying off our non-mortgage debt), but we keep plugging away. We have completely stopped any retirement contributions, so we can apply that money towards our debts (we had A LOT).

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2016

It was my way to contribute to our finances while I was staying at home with her. Even now that our daughters are in school full-time and I’m working outside the home, I still consider myself the FOM and it’s a job I take seriously, and you should too. We hope to be done by the end of 2016.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2019

Forbes reports that most Americans have gone into debt to pay for a vacation. But given interest rates, accumulating debt just for a fun break probably isn’t worth it. You can enjoy a camping trip, stay with a relative, or even make your time at home a staycation without racking up bills.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2013

It is so easy to incur debt and keep deferring payment. An acquaintance of mine inherited a 4 bedroom/2 bath home free and clear of any debt. Generosity is a fine thing, but the old adage “Charity begins at home” is very appropriate for some. Living above your means. That path leads to financial failure for most.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Debt Eye tells us how to eliminate the paper trail at Little House in the Valley. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us why air sealing your home is a good ide a at Financially Consumed. Financially Consumed tells how you can go green at home incrementally at Sustainable Personal Finance.

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Swap Personal Finance Finance Debt 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

There has been a lot going on at work and at home which has been wearing on me. at Debt Roundup. Happy Friday everyone. Hope you are doing well. The last few weeks for me have been pretty hectic. I am feeling quite frazzled and stressed. The good news is I am back to doing Friday links.

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Fridays Budgeting Budget New Cars 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

I like the snowball effect method of debt reduction because it worked for me. You’ll need to make some spending cuts to make this happen but it will be worth it to eliminate this expensive debt. Look for the credit card with the lowest interest rate and keep it at home. Wouldn’t you rather have that money to save or spend?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Dave Ramsey is famous for telling his listeners to start delivering pizzas to claw their way out of debt. She was a stay at home mother and the hours fit her husband’s work schedule. It might be a good fit for a stay at home who needs to work their schedule around their’s spouse’s. Find a Part-Time Job.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

All I could think about was a day at home where I could get some things accomplished. We had a snow day on Wednesday. And while it was fairly mild compared to last year's Snowpocalypse.my daughter's school was still canceled. Personal Finance around the web: Festival of Frugality at Cash Money Life. Lots of great posts. A must read!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what “GREEN” really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. Going Green at Home. You can start to go green with your finances at home. There are many ways to go green at home that go hand in hand with our finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2011

Also, many people choose to go another route, by making their own organic cleaners at home. Related posts: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt. Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home. Cutting down on letting pesticides in the house can be another extremely easy and effective way to make your house healthier and green.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Some then have a desire to stay at home with their new child for a few years, which can mean a big change to their long-term income. Eliminate debt. Credit card debt and high-interest loans are costing you money that you could use in the long-run. Prepare to live on one income by paying down, or paying off, these debts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

She got rid of her credit card debt using this.” Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. “I Related posts: Take Small Steps Towards Great Financial Health Finding Your Dream Job and How to Land it How to Live your Dream Life Debt Free Bust Out of a Financial Rut How to Have a Small Budget Wedding.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Dine In This is a tricky one because not everyone likes to do the chores that come with dining at home. How much of your salary should you save? And what do you need to do each month? What about when your bills are simply pulling you under?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 2, 2011

BIO: Tracie helped her family eradicate more than $37,000 in debt. When not busy saving money, she enjoys spending time with her family at home in Missouri. So, what are YOU doing to help save on your gasoline consumption? She shares her money saving tips and deals daily at Penny Pinchin Mom.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 28, 2011

In “Cash Flow Planning”, you’ll learn how to live within your means, pay off your debt, and have enough extra cash for saving and entertainment. Listen at home, in the car, or at the gym. In “The Super Red Racer”, kids will learn about the merits of hard work and saving for what they want.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

You see, it doesn’t matter how you decide to celebrate it, whether you stay at home or go out, but one thing is for sure…kissing. Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. Reducing Debt. Out of Debt Again - H&R Block at Home Premium. Where are you at?

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