The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. I also spend too much money on clothes for this kid (not like designer, just Old Navy type!) 😉 10.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget. 10 reasons you’re broke.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! 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? Where are you from? What do you for a living?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. towards debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. I’m going to write that again: They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. Their so-called wealth is actually debt. ” They make good money.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. They’re still working on developing their goals for 2017.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 26, 2014

Most of us can’t get by without some sort of phone. It allows loved ones to contact us, and it can be useful when you are in an emergency situation. TVs, cable, Internet service, certain clothes, particular foods, and even some social activities. Is That REALLY a Need? The phone is a link to the outside world.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. I remember that we re-used our coffee grounds.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. You’re about to find out! If you use financial software, such as Quicken or another form, you’re in luck, you can simply print a monthly recap.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. During that time, I started to budget for everything. lined paper.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. We used to live near a trail that was very shaded and had picnic tables along the path.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

And believe it or not, your brain houses a virtual warehouse of information that your kids need to absorb, whether it’s seemingly simple stuff like the number of hours in a day, the number of days in a week, and the number of weeks in a year, or you’re trying to help them with their calculus homework. If your child attends.

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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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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Your parents did a great job at keeping you fed, clothed, sheltered, and teaching right from wrong. Unfortunately, navigating the financial world wasn’t on their list of life lessons to impart, leaving you to figure it out by yourself once you’re out on your own. You avoid a large chunk of deprecation if you purchase used.

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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. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 20, 2016

You may have gotten your first card in college, before you had any salary at all but just in time for that upcoming spring break trip: clothes, gas money, hotel…and then, one month later… BOOM! Now that you’re older, even if you have a steady income there are still some credit card rules to live by. Just say no.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. We’re going to use the zero based budget as a guide for our monthly spending plan. Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. entertainment. car service.

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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. Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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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. Outlet malls are a great place to find everything from clothes to shoes to expensive kitchen appliances. Christmas Gifts on a Budget.

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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. ” Daisy presents Taking Care of Clothes posted at Add Vodka , saying, “I somehow doubt its a secret that I have a large wardrobe. ” Managing Debt. We get some answers.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today, we’re going to analyze those numbers and challenge ourselves to improve them. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. 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. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. Stop buying lunch every day.

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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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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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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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