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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you have any idea how expensive this is?! 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. Let’s say you are eating lunch out 4 days out of five per week. At $7 per lunch out, that sets you back by $28.00.

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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 ? Reducing Debt. The Digerati Life shares insight as to when you should get help in trying to pay off your debt. Sounds like some good ideas to me. Man vs. Debt shares with us how to not suck at our resolutions this year.

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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. 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.

February 113
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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Delayed Gratification Let’s talk about this delayed gratification idea. We need to learn that some things are worth waiting for, especially if it means we can avoid going into debt.

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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. Broke Professionals shares with us 52 date ideas that we can do for less than $10 each. Reducing Debt. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Going Frugal.

February 113
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Frugal wardrobe.

Finally Frugal

The idea is to emphasize how much we already own versus how much we really need. 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. I'll keep you posted!

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