Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Yet, how can you continue to donate to charity if you don’t have enough money yourself, or if you have enough, but nothing extra to spare? Donate Your Time.

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Giving Money Swagbucks Donation 235

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. The only debt we had was a mortgage – however when we first got married we were stupid and bought a Mercedes. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. I’m not – I’m more of a spender, and struggled with budgeting as a young adult. We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) We lived for 2.5 Yes to both!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

I started donating plasma in January!!! New furniture wasn’t in the budget for this project, but we sold some other unused furniture in November and we now have enough to pay for the new furniture. I talk a lot about debt freedom and that is still a goal of ours, and our Debt Freedom Plan will be adjusted.

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Finance January Family 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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. 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. My cat satisfying his thirst! I have what I need right now.

Kids and Family 184

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Some people put themselves into debt because of this perceived obligation. This year, why not give (and receive) a better gift by telling them to donate to a charity in your name, and you’ll do the same for them? You might also consider donating your time and taking your kids along if they’re old enough.

Giving 203

Giving Holiday Kids Kids and Family 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? How about you? What do you think?

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

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

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Create a budget. If you achieve it, nothing happens, but if you don’t achieve it, the site will charge your credit card and donate money to a charity whose cause you hate. Paying Off Debt. The top 3 financial resolutions? that gym you no longer use.)

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Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt. Look for sources of cash that you can tap into and pay down debt. If anyone asks you want you want for Christmas, think practical: gas cards, an hour with a financial planner, gift cards to the grocery store and personal budgeting software.

Christmas 75

Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

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. They are definitely worth a try.

Saving Money 232

Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Saving With Shellie

JULY 12, 2011

It’s an idea that stretches far beyond a monthly budget or vacation fund. Use it to pay down debt? Donate it to your favorite charity? I get asked frequently why I write about saving money. I’m sure people ask you why you use coupons. I believe that saving money is important. Start an emergency fund?

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Emergency Fund Goals Saving Saving Money 67