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Reasons to Avoid Debt in 2014

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. When I was 18, I got my first credit card. My experiences with debt have been 100% negative. Money Tips'

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. We need to use credit to have a good score.

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

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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. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Where are you at? I am a firm believer in diaries.

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