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What to Do When You and Your Spouse Have Differing Financial Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We knew that we would at least partially combine our finances when we were officially married, but when we were making our combined budget before going to the bank and officially combining, we hit a bit of a road block when we realized that we have a huge disparity in our financial goals. Allocation of Side Job Earnings.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

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The photos included with this post are mainly from our travel adventures. Alan and I are now completely retired and financially secure, but it was our frugal ways that got us here, and our habits have not changed. One is travel; the other is outdoor gear and equipment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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My Life Plan

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As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Volunteer more at the local food bank. Achievable?

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Are Peer Loans Too Risky or the Way of the Future?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Around since just before the financial crash, peer lending got the same black-eye as all credit when the bubble burst on sub-prime loans. Five years later, heavy regulatory costs on community banks and limited growth in traditional lending are driving borrowers online and investors couldn’t be happier with the returns available.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Museums on Us – This program offers Bank of America and Merrill credit and debit cardholders the opportunity to receive one free general admission to more than 225 of the most popular cultural institutions in the United States on the first full weekend of every month. Family Travel Destinations: U.S. National Parks.

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Learn How To Eat Healthy On A Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I even started to look at fruit as a snack or even dessert after a meal (this is a new habit I learned while traveling abroad a few years back). This way I can focus on my health without breaking the bank and staying on budget. I try to stay healthy by including as many items from the list above as possible in my diet.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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We obviously love Dave Ramsey and financial teachings so we help to teach those classes at our church one night a week. It’s been busy with the babies and so much work/income that hobbies lately have been sleeping (if we can) and traveling. We went to our bank and wrote the last check IN PERSON. How much debt did you pay off?

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