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 is exhausting.

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Debt 2014 Credit Cards Consumerism 206

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. Being impulsive with your money can be very detrimental to your financial health. Consumerism. Of course consumerism is a deadly sin of finance.

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Personal Finance Finance Consumerism Debt 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor. David’s post about how to know the true value of a home at Young Adult Money is a great place to start! If so, don’t miss Jeremy’s post at Modest Money about learning to live on one income. Feeling the need to spend?

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Fridays Life Insurance Insurance Consumerism 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Here are the interesting reads floating around cyberspace this week: Money Management. Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Reducing Debt. Happy bday!!!

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Finally Frugal

APRIL 18, 2011

Here, though, is the most idiotic 'best of' list I think I've ever seen: 100 Best Money Moves. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Managing Money. We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. Mom Vesting talks to us about bringing the subject of money up with your spouse. I wasn’t managing my money very well. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ?

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Managing Money. The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Me, I am between strategic spending and earning more money. 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.

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