Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Well, as much as somebody who works full time is ever able to be. Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. Sometimes, these daily deals can only be used on specific days of the week or require a reservation.

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

It’s well within a college student’s ability to start saving money while they’re still getting a degree, and to graduate with a firm grasp on their finances and an idea of how to succeed going forward. First things first: Be smart about credit. It’s not for food, bills, movies, dates, anything.

College 169

College Graduation Credit Cards Re-use 169

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. out and it gave us the momentum we needed to focus on all of our other. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. 2 – Used a cash budget. How long did.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

I’ve unintentionally gone too far a few times, and in doing so, learned valuable lessons about trying too hard to live a frugal life. Losing Valuable Time. Being employed full-time and running two home-based businesses over the past few years, I’ve learned the true meaning of the phrase “time is money.&#

Frugal 174

Frugal Personal Finance Frugal Life Money 174

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Yep, we’re newlyweds and eloped together in December 2013. 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. I took on extra work outside of my full-time accounting job. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227