Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2013

Exercise helps you build strength and endurance, and that means that, over time, you have more energy to accomplish your daily activities without feeling run down. On top of that, exercise builds muscle and bone strength so that you are less likely to suffer severe consequences from a fall or from some other cause. Better Sleep.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), This allowed us to build equity pretty quickly and that benefitted us greatly when we moved in 2022. and realized we should pay off this debt as quickly as possible. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2. for anyone curious ? )

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2013

She shares tips for setting a practical budget, shopping once a month, using price lists and price caps, utilizing the Internet to save on groceries, finding healthy food on a budget and much more! Advanced Penny Pinching by Tabitha Philen. From Debtor to Better by Barry Myers.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

This simple scenario shows that small things can build to significant gains. This means accommodation, food, utility bills, basic clothing and health care. Eliminate Debt Everyone has debts. It is usually debts that cause the most financial problems. It is usually debts that cause the most financial problems.

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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. My Themes for 2015: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 18, 2019

Here are some situations that could warrant the need for quick funding: Debts Must Be Settled: For those that care about their credit score, paying off a debt means making sure that each monthly payment is made on time, and in full. Needing the Essentials: Obtaining food, water, shelter and electricity requires having money.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Household debt stood at $13,200,000,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2010 (according to a 2011 ‘‘Flow of Funds’’ report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).

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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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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free? They didn’t like debt, and as I grew up, neither did I.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Dave Ramsey is famous for telling his listeners to start delivering pizzas to claw their way out of debt. Starting a direct selling business, like Thirty-One or Tastefully Simple, isn’t for everyone, but I have friends who have been very successful selling things like jewelry and food. 6 Ways to Increase Income.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 2, 2014

The World’s Best Street Food by Lonely Planet. Frugal Living: How To Manage Your Money and Be Debt Free to Build Wealth by Clark Evans. How To Raise Chickens by Paul Poletree. Prilosec Sample. Olay Sensitive Bodywash Sample. Adventures In Parenting Booklet. Jones Starter Kit. The Beginners Guide to Knitting by Lily Jones.

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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. Sandy presents Video: Beware of Illegal Debt Collection Practices posted at My Cheapass Blog , saying, “Some debt collectors will try anything to get you to pay, even some illegal tactics.func&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? KT presents In Debt Consider Paying Cash for Your Purchases posted at Personal Finance Journey , saying, “Are you in debt besides the mortgage? Do you have thousands of dollars worth of student loan debt and/or credit card debt?

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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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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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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. Also, look into food delivery services, such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Door Dash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. There are many reasons for this, but chief amongst them are the facts that you need a credit card to do anything online, and you also should have one in order to begin building a credit rating.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

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. Money Crashers tells us how we can save on our Superbowl food and supplies. Moolanomy asks if the cost of building green is worthwhile? Reducing Debt. He has a point.

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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! Examples of this are finding an outfit for a wedding, lawn equipment, or a food processor for preparing meals for a large family gathering.

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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.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I was always in debt, which has been a tremendous source of shame for me. made by my husband While my husband’s income has increased over the years, we’ve ended up with a lot of (mostly) medical debt that would be easier to pay off if I were/had been able to work full-time. Apply it toward debt. Marrying my husband.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

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 The food you will actually eat is what is worth buying!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Fancy restaurant food. I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. I do think Kristen’s once a week take-out should go back in the date night category and not in her food spending. Give me a slice of Costco pizza and I’m happy.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. I also do not want her to have to take out so many loans and other things that I felt like I had to do to build my life. It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ?

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. Dana presents 5 Frugal Ways To Beat Food Price Inflation. If you have been to the grocery store anytime over the course of past few months then you have definitely seen how food prices have escalated. Boomer presents Organic Food Gardening.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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. So if it’s income, I would turn it down.

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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. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Keeping your standard of living the same while income increases to generate extra saving potential (such as eating at home instead of in restaurants or fast food joints each week). Paying extra on your debt each period and then not incurring new debt. Do you think there is ONE thing that is most important to building wealth?

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