Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. He was always trying to put us on budgets, help us look for ways to save and not spend so much but we never found a system that worked for us and continued in spending behaviors that didn’t help advance goals. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? That was fun!

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). For the last two years, I told anyone who would listen about us trying to make our goal of being totally debt free. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Personally, I like having an overall budget because trying to keep track of what we spend every day stresses me out. We usually go with one empty credit card, put everything on that ONE card so it’s easy to keep track of, and try our best not to go over our spending goal. Be sure to check first.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Look at cutting back on little luxuries such as eating out at lunch each day or in the evenings. Also cut out any unnecessary expenditure, such as subscriptions and memberships that may no longer be of much use to you. If you live in Canada, check with the Credit Counseling Canada association. Don’t hit your limit.

Debt 113

Debt Finance Pay Off Debt Credit 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. What are your financial goals now?

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

Well, that’s probably because many of us wait until we have a fresh start, like that of a New Year, to put our goals into action and start working on our resolutions. whether you had any goals that you set financially (did you stick to them, or stray from them?). Set Monthly Money Goals.

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Goals Financial Goals New Year's Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. ” We’ve been there too.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

There are things we had to do that made us look weird: home school, skip eating out as much with family, doing my own hair & nails, getting a wardrobe from the thrift store and forgoing paper towels. Eating out daily will add up. Maureen paid off $79,540 in credit card and student loan debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. And this is just on a mortgage, not including any credit card or student loan debt. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Together, we made the goal of paying it off early though. I hope we get to meet him.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Firstly, I was offered a better-paid job but needed a vehicle to get there, so I took out a loan to buy one. At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. What are your financial goals now?

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100