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. Debt does much more damage than good, however.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2013

KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor. Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch. Make sure to check out Free From Broke’s list of best careers for the future before making any decisions.

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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. Subscribe to Finally Frugal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Reducing Debt. The Digerati Life shares insight as to when you should get help in trying to pay off your debt. Man vs. Debt shares with us how to not suck at our resolutions this year. We have done this for ages now. Investing Wisely.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Reducing Debt. Frugal Dad shares with us 10 Side Hustles that we can use to pay off our debt. I think I would have to agree, no debt is good debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

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. Out of Debt Again - H&R Block at Home Premium. Budgets are Sexy - Copy of Debt Free for Life.

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