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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Frugal wardrobe.

Finally Frugal

I'm not sure when I would have the time to go through my closets and find 33 items; I'm thinking in the spring, because I am almost positive that I will try to work less than I am now, even if it slows down my debt repayment. Subscribe to Finally Frugal. I'll keep you posted!

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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Going Frugal. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Reducing Debt.

January 113
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Pseudo-advice.

Finally Frugal

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. Subscribe to Finally Frugal. Here's some advice, and it's free: Save more money.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Going Frugal. Fabulously Broke shares with us tips on how we can combat frugal fatigue. Reducing Debt. A few years ago my credit took a bit of a hit.

February 113
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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. Going Frugal. Give Me Back my Five Bucks asks if frugality limits ambition ? To me, being frugal is saving on the things that don’t matter and spending on the things that do.

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