Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
I’m sure you’ve heard: household debt is on the rise and consumerism is everywhere. Between credit card offers in the mail promising great rewards and the ability to borrow money for next to nothing, debt can be enticing. My experiences with debt have been 100% negative. When I was 18, I got my first credit card.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
If you let yourself turn to consumerism excessively, you’ll likely become indebted. This can breed short sightedness as you struggle to deal with your debt. Consumerism. Of course consumerism is a deadly sin of finance. We’ll be much better off financially if we turn our backs on consumerism.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. When you spend little of the credit you have, creditors look favourable on your because it tells them you are responsible. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. Reducing Debt. How about you?
Finally Frugal
APRIL 18, 2011
The vast majority of these "money moves" involve some form of consumerism, whether it's purchasing the 'best' video camera, obtaining the 'best' rewards credit card, or buying a $350 thermostat to 'save' money on heating and cooling. Pay down debt. Here's some advice, and it's free: Save more money.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 11, 2011
The one who finds the item gets credit toward one kiss. 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. Reducing Debt. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Where are you at? That’s a tough one.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 5, 2014
We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture. Living Beyond Our Means and Putting Our Lifestyle on Credit. This is a culture where instant gratification is held at a higher importance than stability and financial freedom.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 24, 2012
The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Over-spending has become a way of life, cheered on by financial institutions and credit card companies, who want us to spend up big so they can earn ever more interest, at our expense.
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