Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

You may have different needs and desires and goals for your life. Money issues can severely hamper your chance of marital success and happiness. Although my spouse and I didn’t do this, we got lucky and had similar upbringings in the money sphere and we grew to have common goals. You each come from different backgrounds.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The sliding back left door of the van was no longer able to open from the inside, and that’s a safety issue that I didn’t feel comfortable with and honestly had no desire to fix. I talk a lot about debt freedom and that is still a goal of ours, and our Debt Freedom Plan will be adjusted. ” Yes, I am.

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MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Whether you are in a marriage that is struggling over money issues or not, I hope you find them helpful. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Or buy a home?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. But if you’re looking for growth, consider investing strategies that match your long-term goals. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals. Department of the Treasury.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

I managed to rack up over $20,000 of credit card and personal debt by the time I was 23 and this affected my ability to keeo my first house. We live in a consumer-driven society and too many people impulse-buy, often things they don’t really need. Avoiding The Issue. So, why do we avoid the whole budget issue?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 19, 2012

Our debt levels from keeping up with the Jones’ is attributable to that fact. Or watched ‘ Til Debt Do Us Part , and reassessed your budget? It’s likely because watching other people struggle with those issues has reinforced your desire to avoid that state. Try to make the reward match the goal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. Kathleen from Frugal Portland shares More thoughts on buying a house. I am a big believer in communicating. The Best of The Rest.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I also find that setting goals makes a difference. The only secrets we have from one another is when we buy each other a gift. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. We wrote down a list of our current expenses, our current goals, and where we are at. Reducing Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Anisha Sekar presents Data Breaches and Identity Theft: How Much You Could Lose posted at NerdWallet , saying, “Thankfully, in the case of a data breach like Global Payments, your bank or credit union will shoulder most of the burden of keeping you safe, letting you know if your account is compromised and issuing a new card if necessary.

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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. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Instead of buying that new bag with the extra cash you have, how about getting a new insurance policy and paying your first premium? Pay Down Debt Yes, this is a good way to set yourself up financially. Getting out of debt should make the top three of your financial priorities. Set personal and financial goals for your savings.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

In order to get to a million, you have to be willing to prioritize your life’s goals to get there. You must control your debt. You have to be willing to work hard towards your goal. You have to persist in pursuing your goal, no matter what life brings. You can’t spend more than you earn. Persistence.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

There should be some things that you can buy without first asking permission from your spouse. It can be so easy to run up thousands of dollars in debt just by using that credit card. Debt and an uncontrollable spending habit is probably the most common issue that causes fights between couples. Keeping Money Secrets.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And if you’re worried about being able to save enough of your earnings to meet your retirement goals , building wealth through passive income is a strategy that might appeal to you, too. Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

7 best investments right now How investing pays off later Investing involves buying assets to generate profits over time. As with other types of investments, don’t buy a CD with money you might need soon. Where to buy CDs: CDs are sold based on term length, and the best rates are generally found at online banks and credit unions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

Scientists have discovered that hormones come into play when we are making certain buying decisions, and we all know that logic goes out the window when we are driven by hormones. These hormones affect our emotions and so we end up making a buying decision based on emotions. We know what a disaster that can be! That explains a lot!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

I don’t want to get into the details too much but lets just say my Dad and him had issues and there were some cultural/religious changes that I had made that caused some difficulties. Just like Money Ning mentioned, we can splurge sometimes without it ruining our goals. Reducing Debt. We lost touch for quite a few years.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The bank that issued your credit card sends money for the purchase to the merchant where the transaction took place. Bonus rewards are awarded based on where you buy something, not what you buy. If you carry debt, though, you’ll be charged interest. Assuming everything is OK, the transaction is authorized.

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