Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

Scammers Staging as Credit Card Debt Specialists. A lot of people are in debt these days and are looking for ways out. They then invite the victim to use their service to reduce their interest rates and credit card debt payments. Carefully look over your monthly billing statements. Beware of Credit Card Skimmers.

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Credit Cards Credit Debt Identity Theft 145

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. ” I received many likes, but sadly a high school friend commented, “Retire?

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. The Family Office Manager might track spending, reconcile and manage the accounts, pay the bills on time, and update the Family Balance Sheet. Although, it wasn't always that way.

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 27, 2011

View your bill online or by email. Pay using your own bank’s online bill pay (the same way you pay other bills through online banking). You’ll find even more deals and fun conversations. 4) “Like” Shop Debt FREE (eBillme) on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know that you do.

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Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts Bills 76

For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Credit Sesame.

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Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful? You see theres a reason that the majority of people are in debt. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956. Here are 5 steps to painlessly become debt free.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Saving Everyday

JULY 30, 2012

Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Credit Sesame.

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Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 40

For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Credit Sesame.

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Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 40

Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 2, 2009

Budget being the topic of conversation, I am going to share some tips and programs that will help make sense of your money. After the main bills are taken care of, you can start to see what is left over and plan for your luxuries. As I mentioned in Fashion Tip Monday, budgeting can help control the impulse buys.

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Finance Budgeting Budget Mobile Phone 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Broke Professionals shares with us a conversation they had with a friend about finding financial success early in life and how it can be detrimental. Things went well for a while; I was paying my bills and traveling. Reducing Debt. I think we are planning to head back out there for another visit in the fall. Managing Money.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. And if you’re not paying your bill in full every month, you’re paying a lot of extra money in interest. Plan a movie or game night.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

If a friend, relative or employer has offered to provide a down payment gift, initiate a conversation early on to learn how much they plan to contribute and if there’s any shortfall you’ll need to cover — and secure a gift letter from them well in advance. Consider options backed by the federal government.

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

The pattern seems to be that will have the initial conversation with the person (usually a co-worker, family member, friend, or acquaintance), and then I will see them again shortly thereafter; in one of my meetings with them after, there tends to be something said or done that makes a lightbulb go off in my head about why they may be struggling.

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

I will have a great line up of articles for you as always, so there will be plenty of conversations and discussions to participate in during my absence. Don’t miss Canadian Budget Binder’s on reducing the grocery bill from $1,100 to $600 for some great tips. Do you ever suffer from debt envy?

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Vacation Fridays Indonesia Personal Finance 169

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Conversely, if you eat wholesome meals at specific times of the day and don’t graze on junk at other times, your body will eventually adjust and not crave the junk. Paying bills on time, every time is a routine that goes miles towards improving your credit score. You train yourself to be hungry every time you eat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Turn off the lights. Lower the thermostat in the winter. Buy an energy efficient water heater.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220