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. But have you ever considered how you can go green with your finances? There are many different ways our finances can help in the green initiative.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. I am a stay at home mom and freelance marketer and my husband works in the construction industry. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. 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.

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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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Debt Finance Pay Off Debt Credit 113

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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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 192

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. The summit is online and you can view from the comforts of your own home! Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Elle Martinez of Couple Money.

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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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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. If so, don’t miss Derek’s post about why your salary doesn’t matter at Life and My Finances. Looking to buy a home? I have officially run out of fuel.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. 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. Enjoying some outdoor time. What’s your best frugal win?

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. He now works as an architect, and I do some freelance from home now that we have kids. How much debt did you pay off? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Everything Finance shares with us his success in growing his own veggies at Retire by 40. Narrow Bridge Finance tells us how going green has saved him some green at Mom’s plans. Debt Eye tells us how to eliminate the paper trail at Little House in the Valley. Well, there you have it; the 10th Yakezie Blog Swap.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. We are now more committed to saving the money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at least one meal out each month.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. 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. ” I hear you. It is a lot.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. So let’s look at the most common personal finance mistakes and what you can do to prevent or fix them. That was me, at any rate.

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Personal Finance Finance 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

There has been a lot going on at work and at home which has been wearing on me. Oh I wish I could be home getting caught up and enjoying the last few nice days of fall. If you’re in the market for a new car, make sure to read Grayson’s post where he wonders, Should You Pay Cash or Finance Your Next Vehicle?

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Fridays Budget Budgeting New Cars 187

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2016

Starting today, take charge of your finances. It was my way to contribute to our finances while I was staying at home with her. It was my way to contribute to our finances while I was staying at home with her. Currently, we are snowballing our non-mortgage debts, otherwise known as Baby Step 2.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

You can’t get what you want out of your personal finances on the Toll House budget. How to Start a Budget with a Purpose Just like my experience making cookies, we have the ability to put our finances into a budget so that we can get what we want with the money we earn. Do you want to be debt free? Do you want to retire?

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Budget Budgeting Toll House Cooking 213

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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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Vacation Budgeting Budget Calculators 51

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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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

All I could think about was a day at home where I could get some things accomplished. Personal Finance around the web: Festival of Frugality at Cash Money Life. How to Take Control of Your Finances in 2011 at Get Rich Slowly. We had a snow day on Wednesday. And while it was fairly mild compared to last year's Snowpocalypse.my

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

This story really hit home for me. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Reducing Debt. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise. Personal Finance by the Book asked us what Winnie the Pooh character we were.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

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

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. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. Reducing Debt. Managing Money.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

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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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home. Brewing your own coffee or tea at home each morning is the obvious solution – and getting up early enough to eat breakfast can help control the urge to snack (or waste money!) Smart Commute.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

The New York Daily news reported that wife of Yankee ball player Alex Rodriguez’s wife ran up credit card debt of $100,000 when she found out about a dalliance between he and Madonna. It can start simply with an offer to balance the checkbook or simplify the finances by consolidating everything (into their account).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Encourage your teens and older children to walk or ride bikes to school or friends homes and other places they hang out, instead of driving or requesting a ride. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep.

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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. Boring I know, but I’m a home body so it works for me. 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.

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

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

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Place these copies in the home office and make them readily available for review at any time. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Written Budget.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. can be downright overwhelming.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. I’m a former 3rd grade teacher, but now a stay at home mom and a graphic designer of Joyful Art Designs. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances. One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. What’s your best frugal win? I have two! We lived for 2.5

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). 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. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win?

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Don’t consider the cost of the premiums; consider the cost of replacing your car, home, furniture, income etc. Manage Your Debts Managing your debts is a biggy when it comes to avoiding financial disaster. Spiraling debt is the biggest single cause of financial distress out there. if you are not insured!

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Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. The more complicated your finances are, the harder it all seems. Simple finances work for you rather than against you, so it’s a win-win. We often seem to complicate things, don’t we?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How much debt did you pay off?

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