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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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? With people traveling for the holidays, and if you are at home, I would sign up to make some extra cash!

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2015

You could win up to $1,000 by simply filling out the online application found on the site. Whether you’d like to learn at home or feel you’re more of a hands-on learner so need a classroom, take into account all the pros and cons of various types of institutions. Real easy to apply for so won’t hurt to try.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

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. Credit card debt remains at an all time high; this is the first debt to attack and get under control. You can either write. I’m sure everyone.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

What’s your best frugal win? I was in 4th grade, and had 2 younger siblings when they began their debt-repayment journey. We all ended up with some student loan debt, but much less than we would have without my parents cash-flowing some of the costs. I have two! We also all had academic scholarships to help with costs.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. 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. What inspired you to get debt free? The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What’s your best frugal win? My best frugal win is marrying my husband. Home repairs, construction, electrical, auto repair, technology – he’ll try anything after suitable research of YouTube and other resources. It’s not a big splurge, but I take my kids at home out to McDonald’s for lunch once a week.

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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). What’s your best frugal win? The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. Simple finances work for you rather than against you, so it’s a win-win. That one is going to hurt!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Staying out of debt was/is very important to me & miraculously I have succeeded this far, praise God. What’s your best frugal win? When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education. As a young 20 something, that felt big!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. Peggy: Oh yes!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Money Crashers tells us 15 ways we can have a vacation at home. Reducing Debt. If you do get a raise, put it towards your debt so you can be one step closer to financial freedom. Deliver Away Debt shares with us tips on how we can stay out of debt in 2011. Invest it Wisely just got his first home with his wife.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

We are on a saving path, one that has us debt free and retiring early. Reducing Debt. Financial Samurai lets us know that it is possible to make money from home and still support a family. I know so many people who can’t seem to get out of debt while raising a family. This post also hit home. How about you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Some would say luck – as in winning a lottery. Keeping your standard of living the same while income increases to generate extra saving potential (such as eating at home instead of in restaurants or fast food joints each week). Paying extra on your debt each period and then not incurring new debt.

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APRIL 4, 2024

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