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Friday Links – Fridays Are Just Another Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Paying off debt is hard to do. Read John’s post about his stumbles on the way to paying off his debt at The Money Principle. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. PET Archives.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

I know there are many reasons for the dire savings rates: kids, household projects, kids, pets, kids, caring for an aging parent, kids, medical issues, and kids. We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. .**. 21.9% My friends in the over 40 set, we MUST change this.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Afford Anything: Why I Quit My Job – And Why I Almost Didn’t A reader emailed herand said: “What I’d truly like to do is figure out how to work for myself – or create passive income so I can work on my own projects without worrying about the bills.” ” Here’s her reply.

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