Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 26, 2014

It allows loved ones to contact us, and it can be useful when you are in an emergency situation. For years, I was just fine with a cheap prepaid cell phone. It’s certainly more expensive than sticking with the cheap prepaid cell phone. The phone is a link to the outside world. I feel like I *must* have it.

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Phones Cable Internet Debt Skype 229

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. Tell us about you and your family. Yep, we’re newlyweds and eloped together in December 2013. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took just over a year (14 months to be exact) before I paid off all my debts and became debt free!

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I wouldn’t mind normally, but I really could use a weekend to catch my breath. Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. Don’t miss Fearless Men’s post about running for the injured man if you’re interested in joining the barefoot running trend. Managing Debt Is A Marathon Not A Sprint.

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Fridays Student Motivation Debt 150

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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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Get out on the Rail Trails – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. 8 Summer Date Night Ideas – Need a sitter? 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

If you’re anything like me, you’ve most likely found yourself sucked into the wonderful world of Pinterest at least once. Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards.

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Money DIY Saving Money Saving 188

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. Tell us about you and your family. Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it!

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

When you’re on a tight budget, you may think that your Christmas shopping will only yield cheap gifts. You’re still getting brand name products, but at a fraction of the original cost. Many stores offer their customers special deals if they use their store credit card. Christmas Gifts on a Budget.

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Budgeting Budget Christmas Gifts 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills!

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. This time can be used towards other projects and to do lists you have on the go. Buy cheap groceries. Now when I say cheap, I don’t mean skimping on quality. Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Tell us a little about yourself. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. I was always in debt, which has been a tremendous source of shame for me. I’m 52.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I found you through your post, “Soap Is Cheap, in Sept 2021. Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. The hard part of being frugal is waiting – when you’re trying to do things yourself, you need time, energy, and money to align.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Tell us a little about yourself Greetings from the NW corner of Arkansas, where I was born (around 40+ years ago) and raised. We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 181

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 21, 2014

When the restaurant owned by those relatives is about to be taken away because of debt troubles, Sayaka herself becomes the new collateral for the restaurant in order to get an extension on their loan repayment deadline…on the condition that she serve as the new “plaything” for Subaru, a famous model who doubles as an employee of the loan company.

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Home Debt Cheap Freezers 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. Take a moment to watch them. You might just learn something. However, times have changed.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

No matter how much money we’re bringing in, just about all of us feel as if we could stand to cut down on our spending and put a little bit more money into our rainy day fund. Setting specific goals can help to get us excited about saving money. Set Specific Goals. Become a Savvy Shopper.

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Money Goals Kids and Family Saving Money 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. Tell us about you and your family. 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.

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