Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track. It’s wasted money.

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Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Who initiated the debt free goal? Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

When you overspend for convenience, you sink into debt, stuck with high interest credit card payments and risk of damaging your credit when you fall behind on your bills. What do you say to people complaining to you about their finances when they are clearly making poor choices? Get Organized'

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Price Rent Financial Goals Converse 209

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc. I ended up switching to shopping sales, using discounts/bonuses, and planning ahead.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 187

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The impact of inflation and fast-rising interest rates dampened buyers’ interest, causing sales to slow and price appreciation to decelerate. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. These are all important to help define the goals they would like to meet.” All this has made 2023 something of a transitional year.

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. A life goal of ours is. My husband.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

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? Read away my friends.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. Yes, I did follow a few of Dave Ramsey’s strategies, but I also starting reading other finance blogs to see how they paid off debt so quickly. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 181

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. Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Jen and her husband were reeling after their son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition that would implode their finances. Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt. Acadia and her husband felt trapped.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years! There’s always a sale or a promotion going on, and it can be so tempting.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235