Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. Recent graduates were also hard hit. During the long 7 years since the crisis, many people lost jobs and houses.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

When I graduated high school I went straight into the workforce as an accounting assistant, and did business school on nights and weekends. After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227