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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. At the time, I thought my income would quickly increase and everything would be easy to pay off, but I spent the second half of my twenties paying off that debt. helping out 7.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Sustainable Personal Finance talks to us about the benefits of kitchen compost. We have an indoor compost bin as well as three outdoor bins. Reducing Debt. Financial Highway tells us how he paid off $50,000 of credit card debt.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. My money habits have definitely changed over the years. I can definitely see how some could take it this way but I personally try to live more balanced. Reducing Debt. Where are you at?

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.