article thumbnail

Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! On wash day, she built a wood fire out in the yard under a big iron cauldron to heat water to wash her clothing. If you live in Switzerland, you may think a pair of snow ski’s are a need, but if you live in Florida, perhaps not. Really, are you sure ? What is a need?

Plumbing 227
article thumbnail

Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota. I am now back living in South Florida. I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. Where are you from? What do you for a living?