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5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you currently in debt? Are you feeing overwhelmed with the number of bills or creditors you have to pay off? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. A while back I cancelled my magazine subscriptions. See where you can make cutbacks. Consider consolidating.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. This past year I cancelled my magazine subscriptions. You see, it’s ok to reward yourself once in a while, but if you are really looking to get out of debt faster, then you owe it to yourself to save every penny that you can.

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How To Teach Your Kids to Save Money

Couponing 101

Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

Family Balance Sheet

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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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). What about that monthly subscription to Netflix or your 10 magazine subscriptions? One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score. Paying Off Debt. The top 3 financial resolutions?

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember going through magazines and catalogs picking out the things I would have when we had money. You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. Be a millionaire by midlife. You won’t become a different person.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library. Know Your Actual Budget.

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