Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

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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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. We lived for 2.5

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2016

He thinks most vacations are a waste of money (even though he seems to enjoy and remember fondly the ones we have taken), and doesn’t see the point in consciously building memories with the kids and grandkids by traveling together. The other wants to pay off some student loan debt and would really rather go elsewhere anyway.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. Create a Budget. Many people are still trapped in debts and financial insufficiency due to the wrong formula or mindset they’ve been following ever since they got employed. Get Out of Debt. plan for the future.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2013

Are you looking for ways to stretch your budget, increase your income and save money on a variety of household expenses? Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne Simpson. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox is a basic handbook for any family who wants to eat well on a budget. Then this week's ebook bundle might be for you!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

This simple scenario shows that small things can build to significant gains. Create a Budget You have to have a budget to know where your money comes from and where it has to go to. Your budget will tell you how much you have left over after paying bills; this is how much you can save. Eliminate Debt Everyone has debts.

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Debt Budgeting Budget Finance 202

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. I tricked …nudged my husband into following along and together we wrote out our Debt Freedom Plan. Debt Free Stories. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) Once I was out of college, without debt, I had the freedom to make choices about what I would do and where I would work.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 184

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. He says we were busy building the house and our careers and it was money well spent because it freed up our time. (We I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. 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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Sites like Dell and Newegg make it easy to build your own computer.&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

We can slash our budgets to bare bones, but the quickest way to reach our savings goal is to increase our income. Dave Ramsey is famous for telling his listeners to start delivering pizzas to claw their way out of debt. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. 6 Ways to Increase Income.

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Finds Part Time Hobby October 113

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. Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. ” Managing Debt. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. A post about breaking down your insurance costs and how you can budget for them. Boomer presents Organic Food Gardening.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

So, build your bridge; plan to be financially secure, whatever that means to you. She got rid of her credit card debt using this.” I have found new recipes, I eat more healthy food and I have even lost a few pounds. Just like nothing happens without a dream, nothing happens without a plan. Gee, it mounts up quickly!”

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Money Debt Debt Free Cooking At Home 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Reducing Debt. Frugal Dad shares with us 10 Side Hustles that we can use to pay off our debt. How about you? Congrats!!

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Sweating the Big Stuff shares with us 6 ways we can save on food. Moolanomy asks if the cost of building green is worthwhile?

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