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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Next, figure out how many square feet you have allocated to storage, making sure you remember all closets, spare rooms, garage, basement and attic. Divide the dollars by the square feet and you will get a figure that is the cost of each square foot of space per month. Maintenance costs will be lower as will your insurance premiums.

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It’s Harley Time – But Is It Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

with dividers for interior walls and a poorly done homeowner add on room above the basement garage. One day, he called my husband over to admire his new purchase, explaining to him that he had to take out a line of credit on his house to get it! Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It? His rationale?

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

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. How long did it take you? We paid off $68,000 of debt in eight months. What inspired you to get debt free?

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

We paid our bills on time, never carried credit card debt from month to month, but in that moment we could not pay our bills. Today, my husband and I can’t park a car in our garage because it is filled with 5 bikes, 2 scooters, 2 wagons, and a big wheel. My husband and I have always felt financially responsible.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Stop using your credit cards. Credit cards make buying too easy and you usually end up buying too much when you use them. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Plan a movie or game night.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to shop garage sales. By paying college tuition at the state university with a cash back rewards credit card (and then paying the balance off before any interest charges came due!!), Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives. Get Rewarded. What a deal.

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